Vision Supreme: February 2011

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

All of the If, Ands, and Butts!!!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Boudreaux's Butt Paste. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you heard of Boudreaux's Butt Paste? Well if you're like me, until recently I hadn't heard of them at all. I decided to try this on a whim. You see, I suffer from eczema and through a lot of trial and error, I learned that the creams used to treat diaper rash work quite nicely to soothe my skin when it becomes inflamed. To be truthful, the only reason I tried it was because the name was pretty interesting and it made me giggle a bit...butt paste...hahaha☺ . Anyway, there was a sale and I thought why not? Here we are six months later and it has become a permanent part of skin care regimen. Some of you out there are probably wondering why on earth someone would even consider putting something called "Boudreaux's Butt Paste®" on their hands (this is where my eczema is concentrated). If you have ever had to deal with THE itch and discomfort related with eczema THEN you know that remedies, no matter how strange it may seem, are always welcome.

My methods for using Boudreaux's Butt Paste may be completely unorthodox and stray completely away from what the product was intended for (Boudreaux's Butt Paste® was specifically formulated by a pharmacist with direction from a respected pediatrician to provide effective diaper rash care),but I believe it would work 100% in the traditional way, as a diaper rash ointment and skin protectant. I totally wish that Boudreaux's Butt Paste was around when my children were younger. Knowing that Boudreaux's Butt Paste® soothes my irritated skin quickly leads me to believe that it would go a long way in soothing the irritated butts of babies nationwide. There are so many people that believe in Boudreaux's Butt Paste® that it's been featured on The Oprah Show, The Tonight Show, The Today Show, People Magazine, ESPN, and on TLC's While You Were Out. If you haven't tried yet, make you sure head to their website to request your very own sample so that you too can know the benefits of this amazing find. As if the fact that it soothes the skin isn't enough of a selling point, there are many more benefits: It goes on and off easily (unlike many others), it is available in convenient sizes, the tubes have fliptop caps, and it has a great scent (a total plus!!). I am a believer in the magic of Boudreaux's Butt Paste®, hopefully you will be too!

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Looking Forward for the New Year

Guest post written by Steve Williams

With the New Year right around the corner, I've already decided to start thinking about what resolutions I'm going to make that will make it better than ever. I think this year I had a pretty successful year, but I definitely did not get everything I wanted to do accomplished. And that happens, you know? Life gets crazy and just...happens. So it's hard to get everything done if you don't make the right provisions!

That's why this year, I'm making myself a little checklist--a daily reminder of where I want to be this time next year. Let's see, for starters, I'd love to know how to cook a little better. Pam is great and does most of the cooking around here, but I've always wanted to be able to help. I'd also love to put more work into the car. Lastly, I'd like to help my wife build her own Web site, finally. She does a little craft work on the side and I'd love to help her sell it. I've already been shopping around for domain name deals, so we'll see! Looking forward to the New Year!

Thursday, February 3, 2011

TABASCO® Original Red--Flavor Sensation Like No Other!!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TABASCO® Original Red. All opinions are 100% mine.

I don't know about you, but I like my food with a little "pow"-a little something that makes my mouth sing. TABASCO® Original Red provides me with that "pow" with very little effort. My personal opinion is that has the perfect blend of heat and flavor; it truly is "So Much More Than Hot"!! Whether it's part of my favorite sauce, a few drops on a western omelet, or just sprinkled on some freshly popped popcorn, TABASCO® Original Red simply enhances food to be the best it can possibly be.

One of my favorite ways to to use TABASCO® Original Red is on Pizza. Delivery, frozen, or homemade, it really doesn't matter, Tabasco just dials up the flavor in the best way!! For some awesome tips and recipes on how to enhance your own delivery pizza, be sure to check out Pizza Perfected, Tabasco's page dedicated to making delivery pizza unique and oh so flavorful.

With the Superbowl right around the corner, I am sure that many of you are on the lookout for ideas and recipes to make your game day parties extra special. Tabasco has a Game-Day Party Menu page that may be just the ticket for you. There seems to be a little something for everyone on there. I can hardly wait to try their recipe for the Spicy Spinach and Artichoke dip--It sounds absolutely divine!! At my house, we are actually having a Superbowl/Birthday Party on Superbowl Sunday and TABASCO® Original Red will be the star player in many of the recipes on my menu.

MENU:

MY FAVORITE HOT-FIRE WINGS!!

3 LBS. OF CHICKEN WINGS (RECIPE WILL BE QUADRUPLED FOR THE PARTY!!), 2 TBS. CORN OIL, SALT & PEPPER, BUFFALO WING SAUCE, 2 TBS. TABASCO® Original Red, roasted to perfection in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. YUMMY!!!

Veggie trays with Spicy Spinach and Artichoke dip from Game-Day Party Menu

Homemade deep dish pizza with flavor boosted sauce made with TABASCO® Original Red

3 birthday cakes-yes, I said 3!!! (My Mom's, My Hubby's, & My Baby Boy's birthdays are on the Monday and Tuesday after, WHEW!!)

TABASCO® Original Red has been a staple in my family it seems like for forever, even before I was born my parents and grandparents were using it. (Original Red was the first sauce introduced by the McIlhenny family back in 1868.) The extra punch it provides just makes food sing. If you don't know TABASCO® Original Red personally, you really don't know what you are missing. I have a very personal relationship with TABASCO® Original Red; a relationship so deep that I even carry a bottle in my purse. (Never know when I am going to need that extra kick of flavor!!) After that confession you've got to admit that it warrants a try. Remember, TABASCO® Original Red is "So Much More Than Heat", it takes food to its ultimate potential!! Enjoy!!!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

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My New Favorite Movie

I just finished watching the movie For Colored Girls. There truly aren't words to describe the emotions I felt while watching, but I'm going to try. I laughed, I cried, I smiled, I gasped, I got angry, I felt sorry, I felt happy, and I listened. To describe this movie scene by scene and character by character would do it a grave injustice. I highly recommend this movie for all women, especially black women. This movie touched me so deep that my heart aches as I write this. I think it moved me so because I can relate to a few of the relationships and experiences depicted in this movie. I give a huge thanks to all that were involved in the production of this movie-actors, directors, producers-anyone that had a hand in making For Colored Girls a part of my life. If you haven't seen it yet, you must.