Frick! That snow is deep!

With the gorgeous sun-shiny weather today, I thought it high time to take the boys on a run in the park behind the house. It has been a while since they have been out tearing things up because of the biting cold. Turns out, that even though the weather is warm, that snow is REALLY deep! And the blasting winds have made a thick hard crusty layer on top. Not conducive with stubby and the drunk (ie. Romeo and Gio).


After just a couple of throws, the boys were getting frustrated. And the strong wind was making my attempts at throwing the flying squirrel appear quite pathetic. So we moved back to the back yard where the fence has stopped the wind from hardening the snow crust too much.

Sure, not as much room to run, but the snow is much more inviting to belly flops!

How to Have Megan Fox Hair

How to have Megan Fox Hair - Megan Fox Hairstyles

Megan Fox is the latest sexy lady to catch out eyes on the big screen. Men want to date her and girls want to be her and with her reportedly being the new edgy chick to take over from Angelina Jolie’s once rollercoaster type role, it pays to show attention to her style!
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Megan Fox Hair

One thing that everyone seems to notice with regards to Megan Fox is the fact that her hair is super glossy and super sleek. This is not down to a thousand and one styling products but more to do with really great conditioned hair and the best way to recreate this is to leave your hair without washing it for as long as you can to allow the follicles to produce enough of the oils to get it rejuvenated again. There are plenty of hair accessories that you can use to cover dirty or greasy hair so why not give it a go and get glossy hair like Megan?
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Megan Fox Hair

Megan Fox has naturally black hair so to have the perfect Megan look then ideally your hair should already be this color or at least a very dark brown. You can always dye your hair to get the perfect look. You will also notice that her hair is worn usually down and long, almost more than halfway down her back.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Megan Fox Hair

With this length there are some long layers cut in to give the hair style a little bit of shape and this also makes the hairstyle a lot more manageable.

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Medium Hairstyles in 2009

Medium Hairstyles in Year 2009 - Medium Bob Hairstyles Will Be In!

In the upcoming year, medium hairstyles will be seen less and less. As we move forward into difficult economic times, the world of hair fashion will respond this stressing environment by adopting and popularizing more extreme hairstyles.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Medium Hairstyles

Scene hair will become the norm, and it will be longer. The Emo hairstyle will begin to venture out of the gothic nightclubs where it was born and start to appear at some red carpet events. Medium hairstyles will still be a widespread choice, but they will become more teased, tousled and twisted as the hairstyling world looks for hairdos that stand out in a crowded and hyper-competitive field. Thanks to the flexibility of the medium hair length, some of the most popular medium hairstyles today are based on a look that was initially designed exclusively for short hair, the bob!
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Medium Hairstyles - Bob Hair

In 2008, so many of Hollywood’s most attractive stars went with bob looks. Stylists were forced to stretch the basic definition of the bob to create enough individual looks for their clients. The result of this popular embrace of a short look is the lengthening of it! Stylists inverted the bob and tried other versions of the bob hairdo that required medium length hair. The models for the look were happy to oblige, and now the medium length bob is extremely popular! It looks fantastic on faces with delicate and balanced features, too. Medium length hair remains a versatile basic option, but despite this valuable characteristic, it will have to fight for a place in the sun during 2009.

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Gio and the Blow Dryer

The boys each have a routine in the morning. I've already blogged about Romeo's Mr. Sock-Face Game that we play when I get dressed. Now it's time to show Gio's morning game ... Singing for the Blow Dryer.

The sound of the blow dryer starting up in the morning will pull him away from any distraction, even food. And for Gio, that is HUGE! His first love is divided equally between tennis balls and food, but the blow dryer will make him drop both of those and come running. He will stand patiently (ie. not freaking out) while I dry my hair. Waiting, and mentally willing the blow dryer down to his level. He loves being "shot" in the face and on the chest, full blast, hot air. Nothing else will do. And once the air hits him, he's singing like a bird! Well ... a bird with laryngitis and that's had too much to drink. I can even sort of control the waver and the pitch of the "singing" by moving the blow dryer back and forth and up or down his chest.

See for yourself ...



Thought I should also point out ... I blew a breaker trying to make this video. Apparently it isn't a good idea to have a TV, stereo, phone, computer, space heater, and blow dryer all on one breaker, eh? Oops.

Layered Hairstyles in 2009

Layered Hairstyles in 2009 - Spring Summer

Among some of the best hairstyles out there, you have the layered hairstyles. The layered hairstyles will look good on all types of hair length. If you have short hair, then you will still be able to get a layered hairstyle. If you would like to keep your hair, then you will be able to get a long layered hairstyle. The layered hairstyles will add a lot of beauty to your hair and will make your overall appearance look great.. The layered hairstyles out there will be changing your complete look and it will look really good. The layered hairstyles will be increasing the volume of your hair and make it look outstanding. Within this article, we are going to tell you some more information on layered hairstyles.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Layered Hairstyles

In order to get those layered hairstyles, you will need to cut your hair into different layers. One of the most popular layered hairstyles is the chin length layers where the layers are touching the ears. From the short layers, the length will continue increasing until it reaches the end of the hair. Some individuals have their whole hair length layered, then other individuals have just the lower hairs layers and there is nothing wrong with it. When it comes to layered hairstyles, it is fine to mess around with them and experiment. Also, when it comes to the colors on the layered haircut, there are a number of different colors you could choose that will give you an innovative style. You could also choose to add some highlights to your layered hairstyles.

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The Right Wedding Hair Styles for 2009

The Right Wedding Hairstyles for 2009

A wedding say is meant to be the most perfect day in any woman’s life and one of the most important part of this big day is getting the look just right. As with most fashion things, wedding hairstyle trends change every year and for the year ahead, wedding hairstyles are said to be in for a revamp!
Wedding Hairstyle Ideas

More polished styles are in for 2009, taking over the messy styles that seemed to dominate over the last couple of years. Although there is still a lot of texture in the styles, they are more elegant and less relaxed with slightly more controversial hair accessories being used to replace the more imaginative styles we have come to get used to.
With more refined hair comes the need for bigger and better items to add to it and ribbons and streamers that are in tow with the rest of the wedding color scheme seems to be the perfect addition to any wedding style. Vintage items are also coming back in fashion with the added interest in vintage dresses and shoes and if you are brave enough, you could even try adding a family heirloom brooch to the hair to spice things up a little bit.
So, if you are looking to get married in 2009 the hairstyle that you should be looking at is still relaxed with soft edgings as you may have come across in 2008 but with a slightly more vintage and polished appeal to it. If you are looking for a way to get more creative, look at vintage stores to find something that can be placed in the hair rather than a traditional veil to make things a bit more exotic!

Beauty Secrets for Fine Hair

Beauty Secrets for Fine Hair - 2009 Spring Summer Tips

For those ladies out there who have fine and thin hair but dream of bouncy hair with plenty of volume then help is at hand! If you want fuller hair to plump up and show off as you wish, all you need to do is follow these simple guidelines and the days of lank hair will soon be a thing of the past!
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Fine Hair

First of all, one of the biggest secrets that every woman with fine hair should know is the fact that dirty hair looks lifeless no matter how thick or full of volume it is. So, bearing this in mind, make sure that you wash your hair more often that you already do. This is not always good for your hair as it strips the hair of vital compounds but if you only wash your hair every three days now, try to wash it every two days and make sure you use great hair conditioning products to make sure that it is still healthy.
There are plenty of shampoos out there that are designed to pump up the volume so perhaps it is worth paying that little bit more for one that does just this? You should try and get a conditioner with the same properties but only ever use a small amount and try to focus more on the ends of your hair than the roots as fine hair combined with lots of conditioner will just lay limp and lifeless as beauty products such as this have a habit of weighing hair down.
Hair extensions are a great last resort for fuller volume in hair so if you are planning a big night out and you fancy a bit more “pouf” to your hairdo, why not try the clip in ones that you can get for a short term fix?

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Thanks for the crossing!

Thanks to everyone that crossed their fingers (paws?), toes, and eyes, or maybe said a little chant to their deity of choice. It worked!

Yes, I am going to keep you in suspense for just a while longer. There is one more step to this process and that takes place tomorrow morning. At that point, I will know the outcome of this one way or another and THEN I will let you know what all the crossing was about! Today was the hard part, though, so uncross things and give yourselves a break.

Latest Hairstyle Trends for 2009

Latest Hairstyles 2009

The new season for hairstyle innovation is fast approaching, and the competition for the most popular new style of 2009 is already underway! Without a doubt, the most pressing controversies in the field will be the resolution of the controversy between scene and emo hair and the fading away of medium length hairstyles as the new year progresses. In the current climate of worldwide recession, with an untested new president and a global warming crisis on our hands, the average person is not inclined to lackluster styling that delivers an average look.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Scene vs Emo Hair

If a woman in 2009 goes to a stylist, she wants to get her money’s worth and she wants it to show. This factor of showiness will tend to drive out moderation as a quality in every style or look that is designed in the upcoming year. Medium length hair is out for 2009! In the upcoming red carpet events, Hollywood stars will be going for very short or very long hair, with excessive curls, and even platinum and pink coloring! Think about the very relevant example of the Great Depression of 1930 ‐ that was the year that Jean Harlow brought her metallic look to Hollywood!
Long hair will become both more wavy and curly, and updos will be come more elaborate and showy (though Hollywood actresses probably won’t attach models of yachts on top of their hair the way French aristocrats did in the 1790’s). Short hair will become shorter and curlier, as witness Audrey Totou’s wonderful little do for the opening of “The DaVinci Project.”

Rally On Again

So I know I wrote a couple of days ago that things were starting again for the boys last Friday ... but life makes things difficult sometimes. I've got this nasty cold, so for the past while I haven't been able to see through the blurry eyes or tilt my head any lower then the horizon without dripping nose nasties. (Too much info? Sorry.) So Sunday was a bit of a gong show at Rally practice and I opted to skip agility Sunday night in favor of a hot toddy and a blanket with a box of Kleenex.

Tonight drop-in Rally sessions started again, so the boys finally got a real workout. We ran through a couple of Advanced and Excellent courses and they did wonderfully! After nearly a month of no "formal" Rally practicing, they remembered all the tricky stuff. Both boys nailed the jumps (high and broad), which were a bit of a touchy subject in the past, especially for Gio. Weaves, moving stands/downs, and back up 3 steps were beautiful! I couldn't have asked for more after having been away from it all for a month!

Just a side note ... if I could get everyone to cross your fingers and send good vibes my way tomorrow at about 2pm Central. That's Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 14:00 hours CST. Thanks!

Katie Holmes Hairstyles

Katie Holmes - Hairstyle Trendsetter

Amongst all of those famous celebrities out there, Katie Holmes is one of the biggest hair trendsetters. Katie Holmes has had many different hairstyles and there is no denying that they all look good on her. She has beautiful short hair that is brown in color and it always seems like it is shimmering. Katie Holmes has always been considered the type of girl next door girls when it comes to her looks, but she has also been considered as the other half of the famous actor, Tom Cruise.
Katie Holmes Hair

Throughout the years, Katie Holmes has become a glamorous woman that has a lot of style. As you watch her on television, you see her in outfits that are full of fashion and beautiful gowns that almost any woman would want. Her public appearances are outstanding and her hairstyles are always out of the world.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Young Katie Holmes

With the new hairstyles Katie Holmes develops, she has proven that she can have that fabulous look with any type of her hairstyles. If you are like Katie Holmes and you have brown hair that is short, then you could always turn to the classic bob style haircut and choose some clothes that will compliment your personality.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Katie Holmes with her hubby Tom Cruise

You should always go for outfits that are sweet looking and give the impression of the girl next door. The short brown haired girls are always able to wear that peasant shirt with a long skirt in order to add a look that is innocent. Believe it or not, but the type of clothes that look good on you will all be depending on the type of hairstyle you have.

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Britney Spears Hair Extensions

Britney Spears to Start New Line of Hair Extensions

After recent happenings regarding Britney Spears and her hair and to be more specific, shaving it all off, she has decided to offer her services to women all over the world be releasing her very own brand of hair extensions.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Britney Spears Hairstyle

Having worn hair extensions for many years and been ridiculed herself for her so called “fake-weave” she has decided that it is now time to take matters into her own hands and allow women who do not have the luxury of long flowing locks the chance to have them. She has been known to admit that even though she hated the idea of hair extensions at first, she soon took a preference to them as they were easier than having many cuts and colors in order to keep her look new and fresh while still maintaining the blonde beauty look she has been known for.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Britney Spears Hairstyle

Reported to be released in March of this year, the new Britney Spears hair extensions line is a great way for girls and women all over the world to have the luxury of long locks even when they have problems growing their hair. With hair extensions becoming more and more popular, it would make sense for such an iconic name as Ms. Spears to jump on the bandwagon to make affordable options for extensions based on her own experiences and traumas with the delightful additions.
With the reports of various colors, styled and lengths of extension being soon to be made available, it could just be the added notch on her ever-growing entrepreneurial projects that the world has been waiting for.

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Bridesmaids Hairstyles Tips 2009

Bridesmaid Hairstyle Tips - 2009

One extremely lucrative and interesting field in the world of hairstyle is the bridesmaid’s hairdo. This look can be very difficult to create, but it is not actually a specific kind of hairdo. Instead it is a hairstyle created to emphasize and add to the effect of another hairstyle ‐ the bride’s!
The bride’s hair will determine what the bridesmaid wears, including color, length, curl, wave, and extension. This has the effect of dampening down experimentation, because even if the bride enjoys a crazy or extreme look, the odds are that most of her friends will want to avoid it.
There are always exceptions however, and if a group of bridesmaid decide to match a pink bridal hairdo with pink tints, which will certainly improve the effect the bride is looking for. For the most part, however, brides enjoy a classic princess updo. It is the job of the bridesmaid to match the bride’s style with a look that repeats it without surpassing it.
Usually the bride asks her maids to have updos that are not so high as her own, and with fewer decorative strands. Regardless of what the bride chooses, this requires clear communication between the bride and her maids. One or two simple meetings are usually all that is required.
A stylist can then be engaged to provide a quick series of sessions that can be modulated and tweaked as they occur, and a really beautiful group image can be created, with the bridesmaids all coordinating their styles to emphasize the various strengths of the bride’s looks.

Golden Globes Hair Sets the Stage

Golden Globes Hair Sets the Stage

This year the red carpet awards – The Golden Globes were a frenzy of stylish dresses, well groomed hair and sparkling bling as opposed to outrageous designs that normally dominate red carpet events. The look that seemed to cross the stars was one of hair that was as elegant as the dresses they headed with sweeping back styles and slicked down smoothness.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Celebrity Hairstyles

Jennifer Lopez followed this style with an unusually simple look for the high maintenance girl. She wore her hair slicked back showing off a sparkling set of earrings and a gorgeous gold dress that simply demanded attention. Kate Winslet also towed the line wearing her hair back as well but this time with a set of bangs to cut the look down a little bit and again, a set of serious diamonds that filled the space that her hair left bare.
Debra Messing seems to step aside from the slicked back style that the rest of the female stars seemed to follow and this time decided on a bed of messy curls to wrap around a pony tail. Drew Barrymore also decided to follow the bigger is better theme with a rather large teased up do to set off her floor length dress.
Angelina Jolie, never one to join in with the crowd, settled with the long wavy locks that she has become somewhat famous for. But then again, seeing as she was joined with Brad Pitt, she didn’t really have the need for any more accessories!
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Kate Winslet Steals the Show

Kate Winslet Steals the Show

For once, Kate Winslet got her fair share of the awards at the Golden Globes but this time, it was her hair that did the talking rather than her voice. It was a good job really after she stuttered or stammered her way through an acceptance speech.
With her fringe sexily swept to one side and the rest of her hair tied back, the golden blonde highlights that she had put in for the show shined and glittered like the beautiful diamonds in her ears. The hair, makeup and even the clothes that she was wearing were reminiscent of the 1950’s era and the classic and elegant look that accompanied it.
Although she wanted to be as blonde as she could for the star scattered award ceremony, a more natural look was opted for. Champagne highlights were lightly strewn through her hair that was all down to the hands of the Creative Color Director for the British hairdresser, John Frieda. Nicola Clarke also colored Kate’s hair for the film that she later won an award for, Revolutionary Road. This was where the 50’s appeal came from and with the sparkling blonde hair, beautiful red lips and classic eyeliner; Kate Winslet couldn’t have got the look more right! It’s just a shame that the speech didn’t come half as natural!

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Bob Hairstyle Celebrating 100th Birthday

Bob Hairstyle Celebrating 100th Birthday

With favorites such as Catherine Zeta Jones and Jessica Alba sporting the latest bob hairstyle craze to hit the world of hair, the style is celebrating its 100th birthday proving that fashion really does come round again.
Originally invented in 1909 by a Parisian hairdresser, the look has came about in fits and spurts but by the looks of things, this time it is here to stay! Posh Spice, aka Victoria Beckham has gone for the Bob look all throughout her life with her first Spice Girl’s days being seen with a sleek and longer bob to her more recent style of a graduated bob with it being longer at the front and shorter at the back, nicknamed the “pob.”
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Bob Hairstyle

Since then however, more and more starlets are opting for this high glamour yet low maintenance look that seems to scream sophisticated elegance and style. This is only achieved by a good hairdresser however, and it is not possible for just anyone to get perfect.
The look is easy to maintain with a few simply tricks and can be changed to suit whatever mood is fancied at the time. With ability to have it curled for a more 50’s feel or straight and sleek for a modern one, the bob suits just about every fashion era and for a more shocking look, can be worn with a blunt fringe for a real edgy and cutting edge style about it.
For now, the bob looks like it has no intentions of going anywhere, and seeing as stars from all over the world with various face shapes seem to be pulling it off effortlessly; perhaps it is time we all had a re-think about our hair?

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Mens Haircuts 2009

Mens Haircuts 2009, 2010

When we are talking about hairstyles, many times we only focus on women and we forget about the men. Today, it seems that men care about their hair as well. Even if the guy in your life acts like they do not care about their hair, you may catch them in front of the mirror staring at their hair from time to time. You should offer to give your guy a haircut that will fit into the styles of mens haircuts 2009. Giving a man a haircut is pretty simple, it is a lot more simpler than giving a woman a haircut. Men aren’t really that picky and when you mess up they’ll tell you it will just grow out in no time and they are usually right about that one.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Mens Haircuts 2009

For all of you guys out there, we are sure you would like to keep your haircut up to date. It seems that hairstyles for men are always the same, but there are some hairstyles out there that are really neat looking. If you are a guy and you have medium length hair, then you may want to find that styling gel and step into the bathroom. Today, it seems that the hairstyles men have are spiky. Spiky seems to be the way to go and you can count on this hairstyle being popular in the year 2009. In order to get that spiky look, you have to have the right length of hair, so you should make sure you get a haircut that will look good with spikes. You obviously will not be able to have a spiky look if you have long hair. Sure, there’s the Mohawk, but the Mohawk is not so popular.

Hairstyles for Long Faces

Hairstyles for Long Faces - Find Your Perfect Style for 2009

When it comes to hairstyles, there are so many different types of hairstyles on the market today. The think, long hair with that textured look has got to be one of the most attracted hairstyles out there today. Individuals who have long faces often try to have long hair and that is a perfect way to go about it. During your wedding, if you have a long face, then you may want to consider leaving your hair down as this will add the perfect touch to your wedding pictures. Within this article, we are going to tell you about hairstyles for long faces.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Hairstyles for Long Faces

Many individuals throughout the world have long faces and there are a number of different hairstyles you will be able to turn to in order to get that beautiful look you want. If you have straight hair, then you will be able to create more width by cutting your bangs and having bangs in your everyday hair style.
2009 Spring Summer Hairstyles Edition - Hairstyles for Long Faces

A chin-length bob would also look great on your long face and would add a lot of features. Also, for those individuals who have long faces and are looking for new hairstyles that will help your looks out, you should think about curls. Adding curls to your look will defiantly make your hair look good and will create a great illusion for you. The curls and waves you add to your hair is also going to create a lot of width and that is just what you need. However, you should avoid any short layers that are going to add volume on the top of your hair because that will not suit you long face. The key with the bangs is the fact that they make your face appear shorter than it really is. This is also great for individuals who have large foreheads.

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Winter hairstyles 2009 Small Talk

Winter hairstyles 2009, 2010 Small Talk

Many women throughout the world like to keep the same hairstyle all the time. Many of them do not realize that the hairstyles change throughout the seasons. Per say, during the summer, a certain hair color will be in while during the winter time, that color will be out. Generally, in the summertime women tend to dye their hair lighter, while in the winter time the hair would be darker. As you see, the same style during the summertime is not going to be the same hairstyle during the winter. Within this article, we are going to discuss winter hairstyles 2009.
Many of the hair color during the winter months starts with a beautiful contrast of white skin that is against dark hair, today this seems to be the most enchanting thing. For example, look at Disney, Snow White to see the contrast we are speaking of. When it comes to hair colors, there are many different color palettes that you will be able to use during the winter time. As for the hair cuts for the winter of 2009, they range from both long to short hair styles, it all depends on the person. However, to complete a look, the hair should be shiny. There are many types of hair shine that you can add to your hair during the winter months. You may also want to consider adding some frosting highlights to your hair in order to give it the extra effect during the winter 2009.Remember, don’t lighten your hair too much, because this is one of the mistakes that women are known for making.

Think happy thoughts ...

Today was just one of those days where it feels as if the whole world is out to get you.

Good thing I live with two puppers that are very good at providing comic relief.

Think happy thoughts ... think happy thoughts ... think happy thoughts ...

"MY toy. NOT gonna share."
"What snow?"

I've posted this one before, but it never fails to make me smile.

"I haz a happy!"