Happy New Year...

A few days late.  But hey, life happens.  And it has been happening a lot to me lately.  I am not ready to share, but once I am, I will.  I promise.

So what does 2016 look like for you?  Did you make your New Year's Resolutions?

In the past, I haven't wanted to make any, because I wasn't great at follow through.  (In case you couldn't tell by the numerous posts about how I promise to be around more often.  Hey, I'm human.)  But follow through is something I have been working on.  And I am getting better at it.

Anyway, so I didn't necessarily make any resolutions for 2016 on New Year's Day.  But I had made them before New Year's Day.  Of course, I want to lose weight, like most do, get healthy... yadda yadda yadda.  But I've been working on getting healthy for a while now.  I am seeing small results.

I have resolved, however, that 2016 will be my best year ever.  Big changes are on my horizon.  Not only in my personal life, but in my business.  There is an energy surrounding us right now...  What can I say?  I can actually feel these changes happening.

This past year, I have worked harder than I have in a long time.  And I enjoyed every minute of it.  I have met new, amazing friends, and strengthened old friendships.  But this next year is going to bring me to places I have never been.

So some of the things that this year will have for me are that I will be running another half marathon at Disney.  I can't wait, but then again I can.  Such conflict about this.  I plan to further my business and actually accomplish what I've been wishing for for many years.  And I will post many pictures throughout my journey.  I also resolve to be a happier person, to be more involved with my kids, and make a whole lot of new memories with them.  We made a lot this past year, but this next year will bring so many more.

So tell me what you are looking forward to in this new year.  Have you made any resolutions?

Traveling with 2 under 10

I know, I know... Doesn't sound as accomplished as some out there, but I will wiring this throughout my trip up north (as we southerners says).

So, a little background, I have an 8 year old girl and a 3 year old boy.  My hubby is stationed in DC, and we don't live with him, at the moment.

Just a side note, I can't stand when people assume that we are getting divorced.  We aren't, not that it is anyone's business by my husband's and my own.  Sometimes military families have to be separated, whether voluntarily or not.  Our's was voluntary, but it doesn't make it any easier.

Okay, so back to my journey.  The kids and I are going to spend some time up north with family for the summer.  I used to spend my summers along Lake Michigan at our family summer home.  It is still a magical place to me.  Where else do you have gorgeous beaches, along a freshwater lake that seems as big as an ocean... Well, you can't see across it anyway.  

Now, it is a bit different, because we are on a different lake, although it does feed into "the Lake" (Lake Michigan).  Now I can see across my lake, but that's okay.  I still love being there.

So, I'm sure in the next few days, I will become more and more stressed, as I realize there is WAY more than I thought I had to do to get ready.  But we will be fine... At least, that is what I am telling myself!

So I started this post before we left.  And you know what?  We made it... in one piece... and without too much angst.

Seriously, my kids turned into angels in the car... okay, angels is going a bit far.  But my 3 year old, who is a handful and all boy, actually didn't do too badly in the car.

Both kids had a DVD player, and watched them, with head phones!  Unheard of!  

The first day we drove for only about 5-6 hours.  Not too bad.  And I took the kids to the pool when we got to our hotel.  The second day was a long day, but it went quickly.  And we stopped at my Aunt's house in Cincinnati.  We spent 1 day and 2 nights there.  It was a great break.

And we arrived in Michigan, in one piece, without being too angry at each other.  Now the kids are enjoying the lawn, the lake and fishing.  We plan to visit the beach, hang out with our cousins, visiting all sorts of tourist places, and just plain relaxing.

Let the summer begin!

April Product of the Month

So April is here already.  Where has the time gone?  

Spring has hit southwest Florida big time.  Temperatures are rising here.  It is supposed to get into the 90's by the middle of the week!

Anyway, I have decided to showcase a product each month.  This month is Microdermabrasion.

This says it all.  I love the way my skin feels after I use this products.  This set has many applications, about 30, in each bottle.  Makes it so affordable.  

This product was meant to only be used 1-3 times a week.  That's it!

Email me at mkconsliz (at) gmail (dot) com for a free sample, or visit my website to learn more about this product, or to purchase, www.marykay.com/lizherman

Introduction

So I don't know if I ever introduced myself or my business.  So...Hi all!  My name is Liz.

I am so many things, and included are business owner, wife, mom, best friend, sister, runner, avid fitness enthusiast... The list goes on.

My hubby is active duty Coast Guard.  He has had a wonderful career, and still has a wonderful career.

I, on the other hand, have had a wonderful life with him.  I help women look and feel amazing on the outside, which empowers them to feel better on the inside. I am an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Our main focus is skin care, but we also have an amazing color line and so much more. 

I am currently earning my first car with Mary Kay.  And I am so excited as I build a strong team here in SW Florida.

I also love giving away thousands (yes, thousands) of dollars of products each and every month.  I love pampering women and giving my hostesses as much free products as I can.  

Have you ever had an experience with Mary Kay Cosmetics?