The Good and Bad Buys in Hair care of 2010

Good Buys

Twisty Bobby Pins

I saw these on TV and had to try them.  These hold my hair up in many different styles all day and they do not make my head hurt.  If you know me then you know I have super thick long curly hair. I bought mine at Target.

Kerastase Shampoo and Conditioner

(the best in hair products you will ever buy) I promise!!!

I am very picky when it comes to hair care.  I color/highlight my hair every 2 to 2.5 months because of early grey. ERRR  Since I spend so much on that I feel that I should use good products.  I have tried many different brands because I was trying to find a less expensive one, but this is the best.  I am done shopping around and will stick to what I know is good.  It's a bit pricey, but more concentrated so it lasts longer.

Bad Buys

Bumble and Bumble Alojoba Shampoo and Conditioner

I have tried many different Bumble and Bumble products and this was by far the WORST!!  I have never been pleased with any product from this high end brand. 

Organix Shea Butter Shampoo and Conditioner

TERRIBLE!!!!!! This was one of my shots at a cheaper hair product and what a waste of money.   I thought maybe since I am preggo that my hair doesn't detangle as well as it used to, but when Amy came to visit she used this and reported the same thing.  I have never put so much conditioner on my hair in my life and once it is rinsed out I think there are more tangles than before.

Garnier Shampoo and Conditioner all in One

You guessed it another shot at a cheaper product.  I will make this brief.  It gave me an awful painful case of a dry scalp.  I had to have 2-3 deep conditioning treatments at a salon before I had any relief.

Cheers to Beautiful Hair!! XOXO

What's in a name?

Malcolm "Mac" Raylynn Rigby

is our son's official name!

A couple of years ago we came across a book written and illustrated by Mike's paternal grandfather Malcolm Rigby at the age of 9.  At that moment we thought that is such a strong name for a boy.  His grandfather was brilliant and even Amelia Earhart's weatherman.  We also both loved the fact that we can call him "Mac" for short.  Malcolm is from Scottish origin and the name of four kings in Scotland.  I love royalty! Raylyn is a name we came across and it works out great because my father's middle name is Lynn.  Naming a human being is one tough job.  We wanted a strong classic name that would represent him well throughout his life.  It is crazy all the opinions people will throw your way with names.  I would love to know about your name or childrens' names.



Fall into DC

Amy Love Smith came to visit me this past weekend!  This wasn't her first visit, so we did not have to do quite so many tourist things.  It was very different from our previous trips because of this new stage of life I have moved into.  We had such a great time.  When she arrived we hit up Georgetown to shop and of course pay a visit to the famous "Georgetown Cupcake."  The apple caramel cupcake was a hit.  We also got in on our third reality tv show together while there. LOL  Our agents must have notified them. ;o)  Friday we went to the "Newseum" and the Capital.  Fall is my favorite time of the year and it's even more breath taking at our nation's capital.  Friday night we went with my girlfriends here downtown DC for a delicious dinner at "Central."  Saturday and Sunday were our days to just be like we used to back in graduate school.  It is always so hard when we say goodbye, but with little man on the way I know we will see each other several times this spring.  I thank God everyday for placing such amazing people like Amy in my life. 

"Friends are the family we choose for ourselves." Edna Buchanan

The top of the "Newseum"

Mac's first visit to our nation's capital

"Georgetown Cupcake"