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Author: Sabrina
• Friday, March 26th, 2010

People have been very interested in the Tastefully Simple products since we reviewed them.

Because of this interest, I’ve spoken to Milly and we can hold a catalog party on our site!  We don’t gain anything from it, but you do!  You get to purchase anything from the Spring AND Winter catalogs.  That means you can get the Watermelon drink mix (friggin YUM!).  And you can try their beer bread firsthand.  I think that’s what everyone bought at the party.

I also recommend the Onion Dressing.  Hubs said it was the best dressing he’d ever had.  And the Key Lime Cheeseball – too delish!

Contact Milly directly if you want to place an order.  You can find her at: millylopeztaylor@yahoo.com

or go here to get her page directly: www.tastefullysimple.com/web/mlopeztaylor

We’ll close it up next Friday!

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Author: Sabrina
• Friday, March 12th, 2010

When I sat down with Milly at lunch and she handed me a bag of samples from Tastefully Simple, I thought, oh dear…NASA food.  Each packet boasted a simple instruction, Just Add Water.  Seriously.  I’m gonna take this packet, add water, and voila! potato cheese soup!  You’re shitting me, right?  And then I made it, and it rocked.  Then I made the beer bread and invited my husband over for dinner.  He asked me to move back in immediately!  That’s just how good it is.  It’s save your marriage good.  And then we smeared the Key Lime Cheeseball all over our precious parts and sucked them off.  And I got a bigger diamond for my ring.

Not really.  I was telling the truth up until the saving my marriage line.  But the beer bread is simply that good.  For the party I had to make several dips and Aunt Nana’s Apple (forgive me, it’s Apple Something Or The Other), whatever, it’s fucking good.  I was dreading the list of shit I had to make.  I honestly have a caterer on speed dial.  That’s my idea of a party.  I waited until 10pm to start making all the stuff for the party the next day.  I was done and out of the kitchen by 10:30pm – awesome!

Bottom line?  I love this shit.  And I love Milly.  She was a wonderful hostess!  I ended up buying something like a case of this and a case of that, and I can’t wait for the Spring catalogue.  Because, people, it has a Watermelon Drink Mix!  Did you read that?  Watermelon. Drink. Mix.  Hellooooo Summer!  You need to give this a try, and if you have a party – invite me!  I want that damn drink mix!

Sabrina gives Tastefully Simple 4 out of 5 Countini’s.

I admit, I’m a girl who likes things quick and easy.  I had learned about Tastefully Simple a while back, but never really took the time to go to a party or order anything.  Yes, I had fallen in love with their beer bread, but never took it any further.  I was excited to go to this party and see what they had to offer.

Sure there are things that I won’t make from a box: cookies, cocktails, brownies, soups, and even bread.  However, their beer bread is to die for, and something that I can definitely drop a beer into and bake without guilt.

The party, overall, was good.  Good company, and I liked the different ideas that were provided with each product.  There are many uses for each one.

I purchased some bread, and various dips, and I have to say that I’ve been very pleased.  Although the Chai Tea Latte was advertised to be better than Starbucks, it’s not.  So that’s the only thing I’ve been disappointed in.  In fact, I’m having an impromptu get together tonight, and I’m thanking the lord I have the Tastefully Simple stuff in my cupboard.

Overall, Elanah gives it four out of five Collin Countinis.

The other night we were able to enjoy a night of lots of yummies with Millie. Tastefully Simple yummies. Tastefully Simple is a bunch of dips, mixes and add-ins for your meals and parties. It’s to make that dinner you are making tonight better or your party food a little easier. Now, I am going to admit, I am not a package girl. I make practically everything from scratch. So for me personally, I will never be a big consumer of their products. But, everything that we tasted was divine. I don’t think there was one thing that I didn’t like. And in the end I did order the beer bread. I had tasted it a few months ago and was in love. I don’t care that it’s from a box, it’s that fucking good. Plus, you guys have seen what happens when I try to bake bread. I figure I should just make it easier on myself.
Twila give Tastefully Simple 3 out of 5 Countinis.
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Author: Twila
• Friday, March 05th, 2010

I love being a Housewife. We get to try out some cool shit for you guys. This time I got to have Lora come to my house. Guess what she does as a profession? An Organizer! Now before you guys are thinking that my house is a mess and I belong on Hoarders, I’m gonna let you know that it’s not. I think my house is fairly clean, but I am going to admit that a few of my bathroom cabinets weren’t looking their best. The boys bathroom was the worst. The last time I went through it was just before Youngest was born. And, well, Youngest is almost 2. So I decided to have Lora take a swing at it since I could’t even stand to open the doors. In fact, when I did open the doors, a few things came tumbling out. Eeek.

The Before

The After

Number 1 love about Lora, she was on time! I love on time people. I want to hug them, kiss them and say, “OH you respect me and my time! Thank you.”

Number 2 love about Lora, she shooed me out the bathroom door. ” Ok Twila, you can go do your thing while I take everything out, categorize it and then I’ll have you come back to let me know what you want to do with everything.” It was so nice, because I would be there trying to explain the non explainable mustard bottle under the sink if she hadn’t kicked me out.

Number 3 love about Lora, not only did she use all of my organizers but she actually used less than I had. So now I have left over for my next adventure into organizing.

Number 4 love about Lora, her price. I had no idea how much an organizer would cost. Turns out she is about $35 hr. It took her about 1 hour to do my bathroom.  When she told me that I about fainted. I mean she could have every pantry and bathroom organized for me in just a few hours. Now I’m begging for Hubby to let me have her back.

and the best love yet…

Number 5 love about Lora, when my MIL came over last night, she asked me where the kiddie nail file was. I told her the exact spot in my newly organized cabinet. When she came back she said, “Wow Twila, that cabinet is impressive! SOO organized. I wish mine looked like that.” That’s when I took the uncommon compliment with a short, “Thanks,” and passed it off as my work. What’s better than that? No one has to know. 8)

Twila gives Organizing by Lora 5 out of 5  Countinis.

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Author: Sabrina
• Friday, January 15th, 2010

We’re sending you away today to find your funny.  So What You’re Famous is friggin hysterical.  I wish she would write more often.  She definitely fits in with us!  Go, check it out.  I think she certainly can give Perez a run for his money!

Sabrina gives it 4 out of 5 Countini’s.

Smart, witty, and funny.  All three things describe this blog.  I love the entertainment topics that she picks, and how she puts a new spin on them.  They’re all easy reads, yet, it’s not just a preaching or telling of the story.

My only downfall with this blog is that I wish she would write more.  I’m not a fan of blogs when you keep going back and nothing is new :(

So Elanah gives it 3 out of 5 Collin Countinis.

Blogs, blogs, blogs. This is the best one we have reviewed. I like. Go check it out yourself.

 

Twila gives So What Your Famous 4 out of 5 Collin Countinis.  Pretty good after some of the other shit we’ve read. 

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Author: Sabrina
• Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Awww, reviewing dildo’s , this is such a fascinating job.  Now here is my disclaimer, because I know some of you are going to be all whine jobs and email me, “Sabrina, you turned this back into a sex site and wah, wah, wah it’s all so 2008″.  Look away now.  We will not be reviewing dildo’s tomorrow, come back then.  AND, if you know me personally and you do not want explicit knowledge of my vagina walk away now.

You’ve been warned.

Are you still looking?  Then it’s your own damn fault, don’t email me.

I have been asked over and over again about my sex toys and what I like/what I don’t like.  Here’s the rundown because I pretty much own it all.

Here’s lineup #1:

dildo8

 

And lineup #2:

dildo7

 

They all look lovely, don’t they?  But there’s one I always dig around in the box for – can you guess which one?  I’ll tell you at the end.  But you should try and guess.

The  picture below starts off with a fake vagina (the better to jack him off with, but most men don’t understand it when there’s a real vagina just 6 inches away, so what’s the point when he can have the real thing?)

Next to that is the pink thing with pearls and an extra large controlling thing.  I do not understand it and it hurts.  I believe this is what everyone calls the “rabbit” and everyone claims it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread.  I find the little bobber thing on the front to be too pokey – to the point of it hurting.  And the rolling around pearls kinda feel nice, but not when my clit is being mutilated by those barb like things on the front.

You will also see a regular ole joe-straight-up-beige vibrator and on the other side some Ben Wa balls.  I bought the Ben Wa balls in a drunken state and that’s all I could remember Capt Sunshine saying – Buy Ben Wa Balls!  So, since I have them and all, I have used them.  I put them in right before I shower and I would like to think my vagina is tighter thanks to those little balls.

 

dildo2

Now onto the creams and dust.  The feather duster comes with a nice white chocolate dust!  YUM!  If I know something special is going to be happening I’ll secretly dust a little on my boobies and anywhere else I think he might go in for a lick – like my neck.  The Nipple Nibbler, in strawberry flavor is also nice to rub on as a surprise.  Neither of these enhance sex.  You can live without these.  The last thing is something you rub on your clit and it makes it tingle, kinda like it just downed a straight shot of tequila.  I’ll admit I’ve only used it once and see no purpose for it.  You can live without this entire section.

dildo3

This is where I get to be a little OCD for you.  You MUST own an adult toy cleaner.  Don’t be sticking that thing in bleach or just putting it back.  Clean it!  Now onto that ginormous purple thing!  O.M.G.  I’m not sure what it’s doing but I think I could get rid of my pepper spray and strictly use that sucker as a weapon.  So that’s what I do with it.  It’s in my bedside drawer so that I can clock someone with it if I’m being robbed.  Otherwise, my vagina is much too small for the length and the girth of that purple thing!  Next to that is just another vibrator I didn’t even know I had.  It doesn’t even have batteries in it, so no review there.

Then you’ll notice just plain ole joe beige straight up vibrator.  Looking all – normal and shit.  And not like it could jumpstart a Boeing 747 like the purple fella.

dildo5

This is a bullet with a remote control.  So you stick the bullet into your vagina and your man, or woman, I’m not here to judge, can make you jump out of your boots anytime he wants to.  And I do mean jump.  Like you’re sitting there talking and suddenly something inside your vagina growls and you jump 40 feet into the air and end up on the highest branch of the tree and the fire department has to come and get you down – and not in a good way.  And, again, I found my vagina too tight for this bullet.  You can live without this.

dildo6

So, did you guess which one is my favorite?  My go-to-man for the job?

dildo1

Yep, give me a straight up, get the job done vibrator and 3 minutes and all that’s left is a nap.

So there’s you’re sex toy review for 2009! 

Love, Sabrina

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Author: Sabrina
• Saturday, December 12th, 2009

I have been meaning to do a post about this for a couple of weeks and just now have time to bring it up.  Totally unsolicited swoon here!

I love – nay – adore Kerastase hair products!  I have naturally curly hair that I spend easily 30 minutes blow drying straight.  When I went to Von Anthony for my cut they sold me some Kerastase orange bottled product that would calm my hair down.  It works so damn well!!  I also really like the Kerastase pink bottled stuff.

Great stocking stuffer, or great just to get to treat yourself!  You can find it at Von Anthony – and you might as well get a trim or massage while you’re there!

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Author: Sabrina
• Friday, November 13th, 2009

Our latest item to review: The Dr. Ted’s Diet.  Google around and you won’t find out much about it.  Elanah and I ponied up and decided we’d do it.  It requires two creams and a weekly shot, so Twila backed out on this one.  One of the creams is HCG and the other cream was made up of green tea, hoodia, etc.  The shot was all the B vitamins you could list.

I was pretty gung-ho about the whole shindig.  It said that we were supposed to lose ½ to 1 whole pound A DAY.  Did you get the impact of that?  A DAY!

All in all it was an extremely easy diet to follow, creams were fine, even the shot was fine.  And I did lose weight.  And it was fun to do with Elanah.  And I lost ½ a pound a day.  And I stuck with it for about a week and a half.  It just didn’t fall well into my life.

I think I can blame this one on the kids.  When I’m cooking half, and only eating 500 -700 calories a day, it gets a little complicated.

I’m glad we were given the opportunity to review this diet.  It was an interesting experience.  And I do think more about my portions now.  So, I’ll give Dr. Ted’s diet 4 out of 5 Countini’s.

 

So I was so freaking excited for this diet.  Two days of binging at the beginning, followed by a limited, but extremely easy menu to follow.  I mean, I didn’t think it could go wrong.  The biggest downfall I saw about it was that eating out was going to be extremely difficult.  However, I could hold off going out for 30 days, right?

Well, it turned out to be too hard to handle.  The first week, I lost six pounds.  On day #8, someone ‘booed’ me and in the bag were Peanut Butter Cups.  I just wanted one, just one, shouldn’t hurt, right?  Well, basically the minute you stray, even just a little, you stop losing weight for 3 days.  So that one Peanut Butter Cup, killed me for three days.

The second week I lost four more pounds.  Yep, for a total of 10 lbs in two weeks.  However, after two weeks, I snapped.  I was at the Frisco Art Festival, and my friends wanted Sake Toro, and I couldn’t resist.  From that point, I said ‘fuck it’.  I’ve kept off the weight since, and lost a couple more just counting calories.

So here’s my overall opinion.  If you want something easy, thoughtless, and pretty rapid, it’s a good diet.  I didn’t find myself hungry very often, and after I went through my two day sugar withdrawal, I was fine.  You’re encouraged not to be very active outside of walking 30 minutes, five times a week.  So if you’re content being at home, and going for walks, it’s a great diet for you.

I did keep the weight off, and have nothing really bad to say about it.  The problem with me, was that going out to eat and drink is truly a HUGE part of my social life.  I was actually getting depressed.  So I think this could be something great that works for a lot of people, and like I said, I have kept off the weight. 

It could definitely be something that’s worth a shot for a lot of people, just something that I couldn’t fit well into my lifestyle!

Elanah gives it three out of five Collin Countinis.

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Author: Sabrina
• Friday, October 30th, 2009

We were not asked to review Urban Crust, but after having dinner there decided it was definitely a place we wanted to share with our readers.

For those of us in Frisco, where everything is right-fucking-there, it is going to seem like an eternity to get to.  When I put the address in my navigation system then nice voice came back and said, “What the fuck?”  But she led me anyway to Urban Crust.

I wasn’t exactly dressed for the temperature drop that happened from dusk to evening.  The waiter was kind enough to go down to his car and get me one of his jackets.  And that made the evening much much more enjoyable for me.

The atmosphere was awesome.  No one trying to outdo anyone else.  No cougars.  Just people out for the evening.  I would guess there wasn’t a single person there.  It appeared to be all girl’s night outters or couples.  It was nice to watch the sunset from the rooftop.  Very cool!  Whereas I would never take my husband to Loft 610, I am already planning on taking him to Urban Crust.  Food was excellent!

If you’re looking for a different place and want to “get out of town” for the evening you should definitely put Urban Crust on your agenda.

Sabrina gives Urban Crust five out of five Countini’s

 

So my husband had mentioned that he noticed this place, some time ago, and it was always in the back of mind to try.  Well Ms. Twila suggested it, and I was excited to go. 

It was a haul, but very well worth the drive.  The rooftop, although a bit chilly, had a great view, and a nice atmosphere.  Go there extremely casual, and you’ll fit right in.  It’s definitely not a place where anyone is trying to impress anyone else.

I also liked that their menu was limited.  It was pretty much pizza, salads, appetizers (the mushroom one was to die for), and a few other meals.  I’m not a fan of The Cheesecake Factory because it takes me 30 minutes to read the damn menu, then another 30 to figure out what I want.  I like simple, and I like limited, but good options.  That’s what I felt they had.

So I truly enjoyed my salad, and I was happy with the whole experience.  My martinis were consistent and great.  And the sweet, sweet waiter, who randomly brought me out a coat, was more than I could have asked for! 

Elanah gives this place four out of five Collin Countinis.

 

Can you believe it? My ladies drove past Preston for something other than Pilates! We desperately needed to get together. Normally we are on their side of town, this time I suggested a new place and they both agreed. After I choked on my beer in amazement I went to tell Hubby. That’s when his eyes got real big, “Wait, they’re are driving how far? Are you sure about this? Am I going to wake up to a Sabrina and Elanah on our couch? Be sure to take the truck since it still has a few coke stains from the last time Sabrina rode in it.”  (Some day… one of us will tell the Taco Bell story, someday.)

Ok, so back to the review. We checked out Urban Crust in downtown Plano. This place was hoppin’. We arrived a bit early to try and get happy hour deals and the wait was already an 1 1/2 for a table! So we headed up to their roof top bar. You guys, this place is great! Yes, it is cool that part of their bar is made of ice but what was even better was the service. The bar was packed but the bartender did a great job taking our order quickly and even walking out from behind the bar to hand it to us. Total gentleman.

While Elanah and I waited for Sabrina to arrive we found a table on the rooftop. Not the warmest of nights but hey, we were going to get a table soon. After a little while we were all shivering a bit. Can you believe this? Our waiter noticed and brought Elanah one of his coats, then asked if we needed the one in his car?! This man ran up and down 3 flights of stairs to make sure that we were warm. After that, we skipped over our warm table inside and stayed out there to enjoy our pizza.

Oh man… the pizza. Delicious. And the mushrooms we had as an appetizer were addicting. In fact, I think I could have just had the mushrooms and been a very happy housewife. Oh and after Elanah’s martini issues at Buckwild’s I think I need to mention that they gave 3 olives in their dirty martini’s.

Twila gives Urban Crust 5 out of 5 Countini’s. Can’t wait to go back with Hubby and then have a few pints at the Fillmore next door.

 

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Author: Sabrina
• Friday, October 16th, 2009

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I wanted to repost last weeks review because, thanks to the fabulous awards, this really awesome place’s review got moved down quickly.

So, here’s a Deja Moo (That’s when you’ve heard the same bullshit twice):

We’ve been asked to review a lot of things, some strange, some normal. Honestly, if we were offered some free Botox I would’ve been less jumpy than having someone, other than my normal guy, cut my hair. So I wasn’t excited. I was hesitant and needed some Patron. I. Am. Admittedly. A. Freak.

And, besides, I have never considered going to a salon “me time”. It’s kinda looked at as a waste of time. Now, I know this is a long review , but read it!

After feeling like I had OCD and having to count to 10 before going into Von Anthony salon, I opened the doors to find a very friendly and adorable staff waiting to greet me. And, come on ladies , the front staff can make or break a joint. They chatted with me just enough. Did NOT over talk to me, but welcomed me enough that I felt very comfortable. So, I can’t do this review without mentioning the front staff!

Moving along, I met my massage therapist and she was equally enjoyable to be around, even though massages aren’t really my thing (remember I don’t consider any of this “me time”. If I was in a hotel room watching free porn , now that’s some “me time”.) She totally won me over when she told me I was perfectly normal. I’m not sure in what context because she had me feeling like Patrick from Spongebob cartoons , yep, my voice sounded just like that when she was finished. However, the next day my spine was killing me, so much so that I had to take Advil. So it was a little rough for my liking.

Then I was whisked away to meet my stylist Michelle. And I was doing some very short breathing and trying to convince myself that it’s only hair. It’s only hair. It will grow back. It’s only hair.

And then I saw it. The most magnificent thing I’ve ever seen. A foot or so above my head hung a hairdryer. I know. Just shut up and think about the brilliance in that for a moment. Now you totally want to go to Von Anthony, don’t ya?

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Michelle is my new hair stylist! She could tell I was freaked out and worked me through it and she’s pleasant as hell. My 17 year old son even noticed my hair! I think they’re all on some kind of medication that induces smiles and happiness. (Like if you watch Grey’s Anatomy and you remember the episode where Christina discovers dermatology and can’t leave the room.) GO! You will not regret it. Plus, it’s a new salon, so there is very little wait time.

Sabrina gives Von Anthony 4 out 5 Countini’s just because of the Advil.

So as we all know I had a bit of a purple issue with my last stylist. No, I never went back. However, I went on a mission to find another stylist. I was sitting in Chicago Pizza Cafe, when I noticed a woman who had amazing hair. So I asked who her stylist was. She handed me a card, told me that she was in fact a stylist, and worked next door.

Seriously, the next day we got the email to do the Von Anthony review, so I was super excited.

So there were definitely good and bad. I went in with a bad attitude because included in our list of services was a massage. Twila and Sabrina got one, and for some reason when I called and asked for one they didn’t have anyone available for it. So I’ll be honest, it really, really pissed me off. Well I added a lip and brow wax to the facial. The facial was good, not great, but okay. When I pay for a wax, I don’t want to do any plucking at home for a while. However, that night I still had to take care of some strays that were missed. So on that scale, I was disappointed.

HOWEVER, Michelle, totally made up for all the bad with the most fabulous hair cut and color I have had in a long, long time. I even did low-lights, and my hair looks freaking amazing. I can style it myself, making it look just like she did, and I can’t tell you the number of compliments I’ve gotten on it. My next door neighbor, who is definitely not a girly guy, even commented about how she got my color right. This is a guy who I would have been shocked had he noticed I went from blonde to brown.

I had one friend not even recognize me when one day in the store. I’ve been told I look like a ‘rock star’, and many, many other compliments. Unless she suddenly takes a turn for the purple, Michelle has a customer for life.

So pre Michelle, I would have only given then one or two Collin Countini’s. However, Michelle helped bump it up to four.

Woooohooooo! I found someone who doesn’t have a heart attack when they see my hair! My test of a salon is what their reaction is when I take my hair down from my ponytail and they see that I have two peoples worth of hair. Not only that, half of my hair is curly and the other half is straight. My hair tests a hairstylist skills to the limit and Melissa did a great job.

She didn’t give me a new look, she just improved the cut that I already had. Making it easier for me to replicate the style at home. She also put some sort of voodoo treatment on my hair that calms it down. And gave me this crazy color gloss that made my natural highlights pop.
Twila loves Melissa.
Do I even need to review the massage and facial? Because we all know that they are good. My masseuse totally changed gears after talking to me and worked on my sore muscles from going to the gym earlier in the day. And the facial lady did some crazy thing while massaging my ears that practically put me to sleep right there. No joke, I felt like they had slipped me a muscle relaxer.
When I got home, all I wanted to do was slip into bed and drift away into a blissful 12 hour sleep. Too bad a fully cooked meal didn’t come in the package.

Twila gives Von Anthony Salon 5 out of 5 Collin Countinis.

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Author: Sabrina
• Saturday, October 10th, 2009

We’ve been asked to review a lot of things, some strange, some normal. Honestly, if we were offered some free Botox I would’ve been less jumpy than having someone, other than my normal guy, cut my hair. So I wasn’t excited. I was hesitant and needed some Patron. I. Am. Admittedly. A. Freak.

And, besides, I have never considered going to a salon “me time”. It’s kinda looked at as a waste of time. Now, I know this is a long review , but read it!

After feeling like I had OCD and having to count to 10 before going into Von Anthony salon, I opened the doors to find a very friendly and adorable staff waiting to greet me. And, come on ladies , the front staff can make or break a joint. They chatted with me just enough. Did NOT over talk to me, but welcomed me enough that I felt very comfortable. So, I can’t do this review without mentioning the front staff!

Moving along, I met my massage therapist and she was equally enjoyable to be around, even though massages aren’t really my thing (remember I don’t consider any of this “me time”. If I was in a hotel room watching free porn , now that’s some “me time”.) She totally won me over when she told me I was perfectly normal. I’m not sure in what context because she had me feeling like Patrick from Spongebob cartoons , yep, my voice sounded just like that when she was finished. However, the next day my spine was killing me, so much so that I had to take Advil. So it was a little rough for my liking.

Then I was whisked away to meet my stylist Michelle. And I was doing some very short breathing and trying to convince myself that it’s only hair. It’s only hair. It will grow back. It’s only hair.

And then I saw it. The most magnificent thing I’ve ever seen. A foot or so above my head hung a hairdryer. I know. Just shut up and think about the brilliance in that for a moment. Now you totally want to go to Von Anthony, don’t ya?

_DSC4114

Michelle is my new hair stylist! She could tell I was freaked out and worked me through it and she’s pleasant as hell. My 17 year old son even noticed my hair! I think they’re all on some kind of medication that induces smiles and happiness. (Like if you watch Grey’s Anatomy and you remember the episode where Christina discovers dermatology and can’t leave the room.) GO! You will not regret it. Plus, it’s a new salon, so there is very little wait time.

Sabrina gives Von Anthony 4 out 5 Countini’s just because of the Advil.

So as we all know I had a bit of a purple issue with my last stylist. No, I never went back. However, I went on a mission to find another stylist. I was sitting in Chicago Pizza Cafe, when I noticed a woman who had amazing hair. So I asked who her stylist was. She handed me a card, told me that she was in fact a stylist, and worked next door.

Seriously, the next day we got the email to do the Von Anthony review, so I was super excited.

So there were definitely good and bad. I went in with a bad attitude because included in our list of services was a massage. Twila and Sabrina got one, and for some reason when I called and asked for one they didn’t have anyone available for it. So I’ll be honest, it really, really pissed me off. Well I added a lip and brow wax to the facial. The facial was good, not great, but okay. When I pay for a wax, I don’t want to do any plucking at home for a while. However, that night I still had to take care of some strays that were missed. So on that scale, I was disappointed.

HOWEVER, Michelle, totally made up for all the bad with the most fabulous hair cut and color I have had in a long, long time. I even did low-lights, and my hair looks freaking amazing. I can style it myself, making it look just like she did, and I can’t tell you the number of compliments I’ve gotten on it. My next door neighbor, who is definitely not a girly guy, even commented about how she got my color right. This is a guy who I would have been shocked had he noticed I went from blonde to brown.

I had one friend not even recognize me when one day in the store. I’ve been told I look like a ‘rock star’, and many, many other compliments. Unless she suddenly takes a turn for the purple, Michelle has a customer for life.

So pre Michelle, I would have only given then one or two Collin Countini’s. However, Michelle helped bump it up to four.

Woooohooooo! I found someone who doesn’t have a heart attack when they see my hair! My test of a salon is what their reaction is when I take my hair down from my ponytail and they see that I have two peoples worth of hair. Not only that, half of my hair is curly and the other half is straight. My hair tests a hairstylist skills to the limit and Melissa did a great job.

She didn’t give me a new look, she just improved the cut that I already had. Making it easier for me to replicate the style at home. She also put some sort of voodoo treatment on my hair that calms it down. And gave me this crazy color gloss that made my natural highlights pop.
Twila loves Melissa.
Do I even need to review the massage and facial? Because we all know that they are good. My masseuse totally changed gears after talking to me and worked on my sore muscles from going to the gym earlier in the day. And the facial lady did some crazy thing while massaging my ears that practically put me to sleep right there. No joke, I felt like they had slipped me a muscle relaxer.
When I got home, all I wanted to do was slip into bed and drift away into a blissful 12 hour sleep. Too bad a fully cooked meal didn’t come in the package.

Twila gives Von Anthony Salon 5 out of 5 Collin Countinis.

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