Merry Christmas from MarksvilleandMe to you.

Our month has been pretty busy with shopping, college, basketball, family trips, and me being ill for the better part of December. Christmas day is here and I am finally writing a personal life update for my readers.

We were not able to have Thanksgiving with our family until December 5th. We are missing 3 family members but this is the closest we have came to a family picture since 2012. 

I love advent calendars and finally after 24-25 years of marriage, dating, and children, I found the perfect one for our family. I ordered this through Zulily but it came from Pockets of Learning.

My daughter Deanna is on both the youth basketball team as well s the traveling team. Her traveling games have started. 

Deanna's regular position is short forward, but in the first game she was taking the place of her cousin while she was out sick and played a different position. As you can see we won 24-16Our family against the Germantown Clippers. They just had a game last Saturday against the New Lebanon Tigers with win of 32 - 9. So far the girls are rocking the games, lets see what they do in the next few weeks. We have a game coming up in the next few days.

Our family has Von Willebrand  disease with myself also having Thalassemia. I have struggled all of my life and never knew what I had until between my 5th and 6th child. Luckily something serious never happened to my children before we found out. Anyways with my husband being injured we now have time to take part in our Bleeding Disorder Association's programs. Above you see a picture of my husband Dennis and daughter Deanna playing a Hot game of Jenga, at the annual Snowflake Fest. 

Every year we say we are going to take this trip and every year we miss it due to other obligations or circumstances but we finally made it this year. Capital Holiday Lights in the park was a much larger display then we had thought they would be which was really pleasant for the whole family.

About mid month we finally got our tree up. We went with something really simple this year and did a snowman tree. Isn't he cute? With Fibromyalgia believe me this set up is something I want to do each year, but we did miss our traditional tree and will return to it next year while setting this up on our porch. 

Finally we made it to Christmas and we had the presents wrapped and ready before midnight for once. Last year I didn't even get to bake, and even though I am not baking as much as I usually do we were able to get Snickerdoodles, Peanutbutter Kisses, Magic Treasures, and Sugar Cookies made. With Fibromyalgia I never know when I will have energy or a less painful day so we take it one day at a time. 

Christmas presents, kisses, and family. What more can you ask for? God has blessed our family so much this year. Here is to another year of growth and healing for all. 

Merry Christmas from MarksvilleandMe!

Foxbrim Total Hair Repair Oil [Natural & Organic] Review

The Foxbrim Total Hair Repair Oil comes in a medium pump bottle for easy dispensing. The Foxbrim Total Hair Repair Oil is awesome. I use this after washing my hair. I comb through while my hair is still wet, and let naturally dry, but I have also used it before blow drying as well. A little goes a long way so I wet my hands pump a few times and work into my hair from ear to ends and then what ever is left over into my scalp. 

I have found working it into my hair this way is beneficial for me. My split ends aren't as noticeable and my hair looks great. I use this once a week. Like others I was afraid of my hair looking greasy, but you do not have worry about that unless you use too much. As I said a little goes a long way. I think that is what I like best about the Foxbrim line. It only takes a little to get the job done which means the product will last for a long time. 

You can read my review for Foxbrim's Vitamin C Lotion here.

 What Foxbrim has to say about their product.

Why use Foxbrim's Total Hair Repair Oil?

Foxbrim's Total Hair Repair Oil combines nutrient-rich plant oils to effectively nourish and completely restore hair. Feed your hair with nature's best. Now's the time to replenish dry and damaged hair to give you the beautifully strong, healthy looking hair you desire and deserve.

Key natural ingredients include:
+ Organic Argan Oil
+ Jojoba Oil
+ Shea Butter
+ Grapeseed Oil
+ Sunflower Oil

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Miracle Coat Shampoo Review

Our Saint Bernard Princess Goliath loves when the products we review include her. She likes to get in on the fun too. This time we tried out a new shampoo which she really enjoyed. She loves when the rinse time is short and sweet, so she can get out and shake to her hearts content. 

Luckily it has been pretty warm in our parts so even though it is winter she has been able to have a bath. When it is cold we don't give her a bath in the winter because her shaking would coat the whole inside of the house with water. 

The Miracle Coat for Thick & Dense fur is low sudsing for quick rinse. I love the scent which was Tropical, Smelled like Coconuts to me. The back of the bottle suggested using the Miracle Coat Shed Reducer which helps condition as well as reduce shedding year round. That would be awesome want to try that next.

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Pilates for Dancers DVD Beginners Review

I am not a long time dancer and I had never tried Pilates before but it did say beginners and with my Fibromyalgia I can only do some of the work outs. For someone will no health problems or just different health problems this might work a little better then it has for me so far. 

Don't get me wrong I am not giving up, just going to take it a little slower until I get used to this sort of workout. I am more of a yoga workout person with walking and swimming added. This will train you step by step on what to do. You can read my review for Ballroom Dancing made by the same makers as the Pilates for Dancers DVD Beginners here.

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Little Cosmetics Pretend Makeup Review + Giveaway

Little Cosmetics is a great addition for children and moms. So realistic that my husband and I both had to try them out to make sure they were not real before handing them over to our girls. This is the most realistic makeup kit I have ever seen. The best part is that it is a no mess product, which means no surprises on the carpet or clown faces from so called safe products. Our girls love it, and it is something they can take anywhere. 

I have had people ask, is that real makeup she has and I have shown them that even though it looks very real, it is very fake.  

- One Powder Compact with Shatterproof Mirror

- One Lip Gloss 
- One Pink Blush Compact
- One Glitter Pot 
- One Eye Shadow Palette
- Makeup Brush Set 
- Cosmetic Bag

Here are my daughters playing with the #littlecosmetics pretend makeup kit. My older daughter knows it was fake but she enjoyed playing with her little sister with it just the same. Even though the the girls are 12 and 7 in the picture when I recieved the # littlecosmetics kit they were 11 and 6. My grand daughter Lilly not pictured also loves to play with the #littlecosmetics. She is 3 and loves to do what her older aunts like to do. 

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To win one of your very own please go over to my facebook page and comment with who you would give this too. My grand daughter will picking the winner Christmas Morning 2014. Don't forget to like my page so that you can stay up to date on all of my posts and giveaways. MarksvilleandMe wishes everyone who enters Good Luck!

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