My husband has some of the most sensitive skin I've ever seen.  We're constantly on the hunt for skin care products which will effectively clean and moisturize his skin, without irritating it in any way.  This year, it seems my search has just gotten a lot easier, for I've been chosen to participate in the H-E-B Beauty Bloggers program! Each and every month, I will be bringing you the H-E-B Beauty Pick of the Month with plenty of chances to nab some great prizes too!

Simple skin care products are February's feature and I had the chance to sample three beauty items guaranteed to help put your best face forward. Keep reading to learn more!

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Ah, the Super Bowl!  It's the one day of ultimate decadence for all American sports fans!  After the hot wings, chips and dips, pizza and other comfort foods enjoyed that day, a person needs just two things...a big screen TV to catch all of the Super Bowl action and a super comfy leather recliner!

Thankfully, Wholesale Furniture Brokers has you covered in the high-quality recliners department.  Although they have a great selection of recliners to choose from, the Alto Black Top Grain Leather Recliner especially caught my eye.  Besides being a beautiful piece of furniture that would look great in almost any home's decor, it also has the following features:

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This post brought to you by Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done.. All opinions are 100% mine.

My mom has one of the greenest thumbs imaginable.  I swear, she can make anything grow!  I, on the other hand, always need a great deal of help, which irks me.  I love nature and wish that I could make a garden spring up around me, but for some reason, I tend to have the most difficult time.  Part of the reason has to do with where I live.  Houston's unforgiving heat has killed many of my plants and left me scratching my head as to what I will ever get to grow around here.  Thankfully, there's help available!

Digdropdone.com has a wealth of information about gardening with bulbs.  I never realized how easy it can be for simple bulbs to grow into dramatic gardens.  There were so many amazing ideas on this site that have inspired me to once again pick up my spade and get busy.  Just look at this creative way to grow bulbs indoors in large water jugs!  This would be a terrific project for my daughter and I to tackle together.

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Now that Mommy Living the Life of Riley! is busy doing some awesome product giveaways, I really appreciate all of the many places out there in the blogosphere that allow me to publicize my giveaways! So, why not do the same thing here for my readers? Well, yippie-ki-yay because starting now, I am! So, come along little dogie and list all your giveaway linkys here! This list will keep going all week long.

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This Valentine's Day, I plan on making sure my tiniest heart feels especially loved and cherished.  We oftentimes focus on our spouses during this romantic holiday, but I think the our children get just as big a charge out of being someone's valentine.

Adding personalization to an otherwise great gift just makes an item even more special.  Frecklebox is well-known for creating personalized gifts for kids of all ages and they were generous enough to allow me to review two of their best-selling valentine-themed products.  Keep reading to learn more!

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Now that winter is in full swing, your skin might be feeling the drying effects of the season.  Night treatments are generally the most effective in healing our skin due to the heightened nocturnal receptiveness and regenerative capacity of the skin's cells.  That's why I was all too eager to give Sebamed Anti-Dry Night Intensive Cream a try.  This cream has been specially formulated with a higher level of phytosterols to help regenerate dry skin and relieve tension and irritation.  Keep reading to learn more!

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My dog Noel is a cherished member of our family.  I've known her almost as long as I've known my husband...twelve whole years!  I can't imagine having a better dog, for Noel is truly one of my best friends.  She's always there for me when I'm sick or feeling blue and I know that she loves me just as much as I love her.

If you're lucky enough to have a special pet in your life like this, then you know that they deserve the very best.  Mr. Chewy is an online hot spot for pet people to find the best brands and products for their beloved pets at the best prices.  Keep reading to learn more!

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Hand-stamped jewelry makes a wonderful personal statement as well as a memorable and original gift giving idea!  Any time I wear a piece of personalized jewelry, I feel like a mini "designer", for I had such a large role in determining the way a piece ultimately looks.

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, you may be searching for a unique way to express your love and gratitude to that special someone.  The Vintage Pearl might just have the inspiration you've been looking for.  They carry a wide variety of beautiful hand stamped jewelry just waiting for your own personal touch.  I recently had the chance to review the Dainty Drop Bracelet from The Vintage Pearl as an early Valentine's Day gift to myself.  Keep reading to learn more!

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