Ticket Giveaway to Advance Screening of Bad Moms at Cinemark Tinseltown and VIP Cocktail Party on July 21st! #BadMoms

July 18, 2016 By Marijean

Ready for a girl’s night out?! We’re giving away 3 pairs of tickets to attend the special advance screening and VIP cocktail party of BAD MOMS! The cocktail party is taking place Thursday, July 21st @ Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery (6:30pm), followed by the advance screening at (7:30pm) @ Cinemark Tinseltown.

To be entered to win, just leave a comment with your email address and your favorite “bad” mom you’d love to bring with you! Three winners will be picked Wednesday evening. #BadMoms hits theaters July 29th.

For more information about this film, click here.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Creative Me Art Studio in St. Johns Now Open! Family Fun Night Review

July 15, 2016 By Marijean

My children love art. They love to create paintings, drawings, clay creations…you name it! We just heard about a brand new Art studio that has opened up near Bartram Springs off Racetrack Rd in St. Johns called Creative Me Art Studio. Very convenient to the Nocatee area, so we were excited to check it out!

Here is what Creative Me has to offer:

Anne, myself and our children were invited to Creative Me’s Family Fun Night. Family Fun Night is offered in July every other Wednesday evening from 6pm-8pm, and in August they offer it every other Thursday evening. Family Fun Night is great for families with children 3 years old and up to do some hands-on, make-n-take art projects. There is a minimal fee of $10 per child. Parents can join in for FREE! You must call to register since this event sells out quickly!

When we arrived, we were greeted by very friendly staff and given raffle tickets for a raffle that evening. We headed down to get our aprons on and then found a seat. Once everyone arrived it was time to start our project!

The kids were excited to find out they would be making an Owl art project. It looked very cute and they couldn’t wait to make it.

All the supplies you need are provided and on the tables. There are 2 large TV screens in the room where the projects are being projected by the Art helper. It is nice to have the screens to show the children step by step on what to do.

The project took about an hour and a half to do, and the kids had so much fun with all of the various steps. They were able to color, paint, cut, glue and more! When the project was completed each child received a balloon to take home.

I highly recommend visiting Creative Me Art Studio for the next family fun night! The projects are so much fun, and for only $10 per child, you can’t beat it! We are looking forward to returning and creating more fun projects together! Check out their website to find out information about all they have to offer!

Connect with Creative Me: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

*We were invited to Family Fun Night in exchange for an honest blog post. I am not affiliated with the company and all opinions are my own.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

M Shack Mural Contest in Nocatee

June 28, 2016 By Marijean

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Experience the HydraFacial at Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery @PVPSnews

June 7, 2016 By Marijean

I have never had the chance to experience a facial before. I have always wanted one, but never had the chance. When I went to tour Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery’s newest location in Nocatee, I was able to learn about all of the different Skin Care Services they do, and one of them is they HydraFacial.

I was recently asked to try a HydraFacial. It’s a moisturizing facial that’s perfect for all year round, so you can receive the facial at any time during the year. I received a complimentary treatment, and want to share my honest review of the HydraFacial with you. I made my appointment and met with licensed Aesthetician Alison Kuzoian at the Nocatee location here in Ponte Vedra. Since I have never experienced any type of facial or skin care treatment, she really answered all of my questions thoroughly, and put me at ease. If you are thinking of getting a skin care treatment from PVPS, a complimentary consultation is recommended.

My experience with the HydraFacial:

The HydraFacial is ideal for all skin types. If you have dry skin, oily skin or anything in-between, this treatment would work for you. It helps with hyperpigmentation, oily/congested pores, fine lines, wrinkles and acne. I have somewhat large pores on my nose and very dry skin, so I was looking forward to seeing what my results were going to be. I was concerned with my skin being red for a few days, but it is a non-invasive procedure with no downtime, perfect on a lunch break or before work. My skin wasn’t red at all after my facial.

HydroFacial Machine

After the Aesthetician explained everything to me, I laid down and had a super soft plush comforter put on top of me. I was nice and relaxed in low lighting and calming music playing in the background. She started off cleansing my skin of makeup or any lotions and sunscreen. After that she turned the machine on. The machine does have a bit of noise but in all honestly it wasn’t distracting. She explained every step to me of what she was about to do, and I really liked that. She told me the HydraFacial would feel like suction but I would have no pain or discomfort. She was right. I closed my eyes and enjoyed the whole 30 minutes of pampering. The 1st step is exfoliation. The serum used removes dead skin cells to reveal healthy skin. The 2nd step is a vortex peel which didn’t hurt at all, but the suction was a little more intense. I felt a lot of tingling but no pain. The 3rd step is the extractions. The suction cleans out pores and also my Aesthetician did a few manual extractions on me. The last step is a serum that nourishes your skin and protects it.

The whole process took 30 minutes, and Alison handed me a mirror right after so I could see my results. My skin looked hydrated , very moisturized and felt amazing. I also had a “glow” to my skin which I loved seeing. She then showed me the container of liquid with all of my “facial dirt” as I call it floating around. I was happy I was able to see that my skin was unclogged and healthier now.

I asked Alison how many times someone should return for a HydraFacial. She recommends every 6-12 weeks depending on how you take care of your skin. The HydraFacial is not damaging at all, and you can pretty much come back when you feel you will need another treatment.

It has been a week now since I received the HydraFacial. I have been using some sample Skin Care products that Alison had given me and recommended to me. My skin is still super soft and moisturized. It feels silky and looks great. I highly recommend treating yourself to a HydraFacial. This would also be great gift to give a friend/family member.

Here is a list of all of the Skin Care Services that PVPS offers:

Complimentary Consultation: Always advised for new patients. Our licensed Aesthetician will thoroughly examine your skin, discuss your skin care goals, and make precise recommendations for clinical treatment and maximal efficacy. All our products are medical grade in order to achieve optimal skin health and appearance.

Click here to see our licensed medical aestheticians

Facial Treatments: Any of our facial treatments may be fine-tuned by your Aesthetician, or combined with other treatments to meet your individual needs.

Signature Facial : Pamper your skin. Procedure includes the following:

Individual skin care analysis
Deep facial skin cleanse and steam
neck/shoulder massage
pore extractions
exfoliating treatment
treatment mask
arm/hand massage
moisturizer and sunscreen

Clinical Facial Treatments: Procedure includes the following:

Individual skin care analysis
Deep cleanse
exfoliation with steam
pore extractions
treatment mask
moisturizer and sunscreen
(Want a neck, shoulder, arm and hand massage? Upgrade to the Signature Facial)

Hydrating Facial: Procedure includes the following:

Individual skin care analysis
Deep cleanse with steam
pore extractions
hydrating treatment mask
moisturizer and sunscreen

Acne Purifying Facial:

Individual skin care analysis
Deep cleanse
Exfoliation with Steam
pore extractions
purifying mask
moisturizer and sunscreen

Regenerating Facial:

Individual skin care analysis
All Environ products utilized during this antioxidant facial are very rich in pharmaceutical grade Vitamins A, C and E.
Deep cleanse
clay exfoliation with steam
pore extractions
alginate algae mask
moisturizer and sunscreen

Exfoliating Treatments:

Illuminize Peel: a very superficial treatment that produces little to no visible flaking. Addresses mild skin concerns and gently exfoliates at the microscopic level. The perfect pre-event treatment that produces a gorgeous glow. Safe for all skin types and ethnicities.

Rejuvenize Peel: Deeper than the Vitalize Peel, this peel typically produces visible flaking for a few days. Addresses moderate to severe skin concerns. Safe for all skin types and ethnicities.

Brilliance Peel: The next level in “deep superficial” peels that typically produces visible flaking for several days. Addresses moderate skin concerns. Safe for all skin types and ethnicities.

Alpha Peel: a superficial peel comprised of glycolic acid or lactic acid. The strength used will be determined during the consultation by your Aesthetician.

Obagi Radiance Peel: a superficial alpha/beta peel that typically produces visible flaking for a few days. Addresses moderate skin concerns.

Epidermal Leveling: a mechanical exfoliation treatment specifically designed to remove dead cells on the surface of your skin, and as an additional benefit, removes the fine velous facial hair (this is temporary and will grow back). This treatment is performed using a specialized surgical steel blade. There is no pain associated with the procedure. This treatment produces an incredibly smooth skin surface texture.

Vitalize Peel: SkinMedica’s mid-strength peel. A superficial peel that typically produces visible flaking and improves moderate skin conditions. Our most popular peel. Safe for all skin types and ethnicities.

Prestige Peel: A true medium depth peel that works in the dermis. A combination of several resurfacing agents deeply exfoliate the skin to produce marked complexion improvement. Produces heavy flaking and peeling. Our practice’s deepest peel, this treatment is predictable and safe.

Enzyme Peel: A very superficial treatment that utilizes fruit acids to gently dissolve surface dead skin. Appropriate for all skin types and ethnicities. Produces a beautiful glow and smooth feel.

Beta Peel: A superficial treatment that utilized salicylic acid to improve texture, acne, and help regulate sebum production. Typically produces some flaking. Strength to be determined by your Aesthetician. Not appropriate for patients with aspirin allergy.

Microdermabrasion: A superficial mechanical exfoliation consisting of suction and light abrasion to reduce surface dead skin. A smoother look and feel is produced after even one treatment. Not appropriate for rosacea skin.

Specialty Treatments:

SkinPen Microneedling Therapy: a minimally invasive, non-ablative clinical treatment. New collagen and elastin is produced over time by creating micro-channels within the skin. Appropriate for most skin types and all ethnicities. Addresses scarring, large pores, fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, and laxity. Topical prescription numbing cream to be applied one hour prior to treatment.

DF Facial: A state-of the-art treatment that utilizes the technology of sound waves and micro current to deliver nutrients deep into the skin and tone facial muscles. This rejuvenating and relaxing facial treatment produces very hydrated, firm, glowing skin. A patient favorite!

CO2 “Blemish Blaster”: A quick treatment that utilizes the anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of CO2 to improve existing acne lesions.

Waxing (face only): Temporary facial hair removal utilizing the traditional warm wax application/removal.

Brow and Lash Tinting: a cream solution is applied for a few minutes and then gently removed to enhance the appearance of brows or lashes. Available in shades ranging from dark blonde to black.

Makeup Application Lesson: Our Aestheticians are also talented makeup artists. They will teach you about our Colorescience Mineral Makeup while showing you application methods for a beautiful look.

Permanent Makeup: also referred to as micro-pigmentation. This specialized procedure gives a defined and lasting look to brows, eyeliner, lip liner, or the entire lip. Natural pigment is micro-inserted into the skin by our trained expert, Christine Weber. This is the perfect treatment for those who wish to look polished at all times.

The cost for a HydraFacial at the PVPS Nocatee location is $175. They have an AMAZING special going on right now for the summer! $25 off and you will receive a complimentary travel HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator (I use this and I really love it!) and also choice of Eyebrow Design or Lash Tint. This offer is good until August 31st. To make an appointment please call (904) 273-6200.

Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery has many offices, please click here to find the one closest to you!

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Disclosure: I received a complimentary HydraFacial in exchange for my review. All my opinions are my own.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Be Prepared for the 2016 Hurricane Season #JAXREADY

June 2, 2016 By Marijean

Hurricane season for the Atlantic basin begins today, June 1, 2016, and runs through November 30, 2016. We have already had two named storms and most predictions point to an above average expectation for hurricanes in 2016. Florida has been on a bit of a winning streak in recent years having gone just over 10 years without a category 3 or higher storm (Wilma in October 2005). Many of us have moved to Florida in that period since the last major hurricane struck and may need a refresher on what risk this time of year brings to our doorsteps.

What does a typical hurricane season look like?

Based on historical weather records dating back to 1950, the Atlantic region will typically experience 12 tropical storms with sustained winds of 39 mph, of which six turn into hurricanes with winds reaching 74 mph or greater, and three major hurricanes category 3 or higher with sustained winds of at least 111 mph. Most of these hurricanes do not make landfall in the United States.

How many hurricanes typically hit Florida?

On average, one to two hurricanes (or more specifically, 1.75 hurricanes) make landfall on the US East coast every year. Of those, 40 percent hit Florida. Since 1851, 37 hurricanes have made direct hits on Florida.

There is little to no correlation between the total number of storms and those that make landfall in any given season. For example, 2010 was an extremely busy season, with 19 named storms and 12 hurricanes. Yet no hurricane, and only one tropical storm, made landfall in the US that year.

What should you do to prepare?

I have attached a couple of pages from a flyer distributed through my employer that are a great reference for storm preparation. Please review and share this detail with your friends and neighbors.

Practice putting up your storm shutters. Know how to do this before you have to do it. Make sure you have all of the tools and hardware necessary for this job organized and ready.

There is also a mobile app available from the City of Jacksonville called “JAXREADY” that will help you monitor weather threats and plan for evacuation in the event of a natural disaster.

Link: http://www.coj.net/mobile-apps/mobile-ap…

Thanks for reading this far and please be #JAXREADY!