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russell+hazel for all

Nina — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:29:08 +0000

I randomly came across russell+hazel while searching for a picture of a wedding binder and oh what a happy day! I’m not a fan of the wedding organizers that have a 1992 wedding photo on the front or more than that 1992 wedding etiquette inside. Not my style.

russell+hazel‘s wedding binder does not tell you what to do or how to do it, it’s simply an uber-fabulous binder (of your choice) with worksheets to keep you more than organized during the planning of your wedding.

I went with white patent. I have two. 1) for inspiration pages from magazines and websites 2) wedding worksheets, forms, receipts, contracts, etc.

They even have a Groom’s Book!

As much a love tech gadgets and the latest smart phones, I still write everything down too! A contemporary look of a very old office item… A Rolodex!

Ohhh and with all the chatter of kitchen organizing and menu planning, I couldn’t leave out their Recipe Binder Set. It’s very much like the Wedding Binder Set, in that it comes with all of these very cool items…

images via russellhazel.com

Instant Tan, Notebooks & Scotch Brites

Nina — Mon, 17 May 2010 13:18:55 +0000

Happy Monday to you! I found this L’Oreal Sublime Bronze One Day Tinted Gel at Target last week. I’ve used it a couple of times and for the most part I’m very pleased with my purchase. Sunless tanner is such a commitment. If you apply you have to maintain your skin so you don’t start looking like a baby with jondis. The only self tanner I’ve ever found that works for me is the St. Tropez mixed with my every day body lotion, click here and here to read all about it. So when I noticed this “instant tan / non-self tanner” I was extremely excited. It works great when you need to take the edge off of your White White Winter Legs before you have time to get out in the real sun!

Negative: If you apply the Tinted Gel with bare hands, you must have a clean Scotch Brite to remove it from your hands. Basically it’s like wood varnish! Unless you want to exfoliate your hands with a cleaning pad, I highly recommend using spa / bathroom gloves for application.

Although it’s difficult to get off your hands, it seems to stay on my skin and not rub off on my clothes. I even wore my white eyelet tunic dress and there is only minor sign of bronzer on the inside. Nothing major.

For those that asked about my menu planning notebook, here it is. These can be purchased at Wal-Mart stores nationwide! And for the record, I did misspell and mistype “Adobo” in last weeks menu planning post. I use “Adobe Creative Suite” almost every day and my brain automatically added a “e” instead of an “o” – do you have a word that you always spell wrong because it’s something you say or type every day. None-the-less, I still could not find AdobO sauce at my grocery store. I was looking for the right thing even though I was referring to it as a software program!

Lots of fun and exciting things going on this week. My mother starts her second 6-week program of culinary school at Le Cordon Blue and it’s Bridal Shower Week!!! The girls were over last night making the final checklists before Kiks leaves for the week. It’s going to be quite a party!

What do you have going on this week? What’s your favorite self tanner? Have you ever used a Scotch Brite to remove orangeness from your body?

Welcome momAgenda

Nina — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:02 +0000

Please welcome momAgenda to According to Nina. I will keep momAgenda ad’s updated in the sidebar to the right. Blue-Eyed Bride introduced me (thank you a million times over again, E) & now I’m giving back by introducing all of you to momAgenda. I received my myAgenda in the mail yesterday and I’m here to tell you it was love-at-first-sight!! I’m not kidding.

My pick: The original in mochaccino with clear print personalization (my full name with middle initial). I’m beyond thrilled with my decision! Except after checking out the momAgenda’s Facebook page, I’m second guessing not ordering the Desktop version!

Here are the other gorgeous color options for the myAgenda’s…. See why it was so hard to pick one!?!

momAgenda has tons of great sales going on right now — *GREAT* gift idea for Christmas, birthdays or just because!! And, if you aren’t sold yet… the founder of momAgenda’s name is NINA!!!!

*all images owned by momAgenda

Christmas Card Picks Part II

Nina — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:07:29 +0000

There are so many cards that I love that I’m having a hard time picking one for myself. So instead of picking one for myself, I’m going to continue to pick them for YOU.

Minted.com is offering ATN readers a special discount on orders until Nov. 8th. How great is that!?!

15% Off Holiday Products with code ATN15

*Update: All of these cards can be used for singles & couples too. You don’t need a baby to send a holiday card!

Pick #1

Pick #1 Storyline

Pick #2

Pick #2 Envelope/Address label

I’m sold with the envelope alone!

Pick #3

Pick #3 Storyline

I think the storyline cards are just too stinkin’ awesome!

Pick #4

Pick #4 Envelope

Pick #5

Pick #5 Storyline

I need one of you to order a storyline card & send me one!

Don’t forget our special discount is only good through Nov. 8th!! Get your orders in now!

15% Off Holiday Products with code ATN15

*all images belong to minted.com

Etsy Love: Laughing Hyena

Nina — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:37:40 +0000

I found Laughing Hyena during one of my many marathon-long searches on Etsy. As most of you know, I’m a caffeine addict. Some might say, I should consider seeking help. I’ve latched on to the report that coffee is actually good for you & I’m NOT letting go! After a couple convos with the owner of Laughing Hyena, we decided that 1. a “perky” shirt was a must-have for me. 2. my readers would adore this product as well. So, just a few days ago I received a box from my Laughing Hyena friends and I was even more pleased with the product once I had it in my hands. The t-shirt material is outstanding, the packaging is brilliant & the sayings make me laugh out loud… hence the name, right?

Order your very own Perky shirt today! You might also like, Caffeine. Making a Difference. Caffeine. Grind Me. {Giggling}

I’m Cosmetically Challenged…

Nina — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:34:48 +0000

…There I said it! I struggle with everything about make-up… purchasing, applying, matching etc. For example, yesterday I went into Macy’s to the Chanel counter to pick up one of my favorite colored lip glosses Levres Scintillantes Glossimer in Spark. I’ve been using this color off and on since Junior year of college. I ask the girl with the Chanel coat on, “I would like to use something with this gloss to keep it on longer. Maybe a liner but I don’t want it to look like I have liner on or maybe a lipstick to put on under the gloss. Any suggestions?” She wasn’t an ounce of help and I ended up with a fuschia colored lip liner that was $27.50 (or something close to that) that I now have to return because the color combo looks like something my flamboyant great-aunt would wear. Thank God I didn’t ask her for eye shadow/blush recommendations.

So I’m sure you can imagine my excitement level when I found this make-up pallet by Sonia Kashuk at Target (Sonia Kashuk How to Look Organically Natural 01) earlier today. Not only does this pallet give you 3 eye shadows, 1 eye enhancer, 3 lip colors and a blush all in one; it also gives you instructions to apply each step to ensure you get the overall “natural” look… that matches!! The pallet is priced at $19.99. I purchased it (obviously) and couldn’t get home fast enough to give it a whirl. I ran right up stairs, cleaned my face and used all the steps with the exception of the lip colors (I used my Spark!) & I highly recommend this product to all of my fellow cosmetically challenged ladies out there. It’s fantastic!

I should have saved this for next week’s Target Tuesday but I didn’t want to keep this a secret one minute longer so now we’ll add Product of the Week to the mix!!

Sonia Kashuk How to Look Organically Natural 01

I hope you are having a great Thursday afternoon! Please keep my friend Blue-Eyed Bride in your thoughts and prayers today… She’s having her sweet Baby Boy today!