The easiest Cheesecake you'll ever make.

I know this is totally off topic but I've been doing a lot of baking lately and I'm getting excited about making fun things for the holidays. Cheesecake has been my #1 favorite dessert for my entire life so I looked on allrecipes.com (which has become my favorite source of food inspiration) and this was the first one that popped up. It looked so easy so I had to try it, and it turned out really good. Here is the original recipe, I did make 2 small changes.

Here's what you'll need...

Grahamcracker Crust (I used a reduced fat store bought one but there is instructions on how to make it in the link)

Filling:
12 oz cream cheese (recipe said 8 oz but I think this gives it a better texture)
1/3 cup sugar (recipe said 1 cup but its already very sweet with 1/3)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipped cream

1. Before starting set the cream cheese out for 30 minutes to warm up so its soft enough to mix. Or you can put it in the microwave for 10 seconds at a time until its soft. Add the sugar and vanilla extract and mix together (you can do this by hand or with a mixer).

2. Pour the whipped cream in another bowl and whip until it forms stiff peaks (you'll need a mixer of some sort for this). Add it to the cream cheese and blend it together.

3. Pour the cream cheese mixture into your crust and refrigerate at least 3 or more hours. Add fruit or eat as is.

If anyone is interested in more recipes like this I'll post my cherry/raspberry/strawberry pie recipe next time.

Blog Sale

This is just some stuff that I haven't used more then a few times or not at all. Everything is clean and in good condition. All payment must be made through paypal, check, or cash. US residents only please. Shipping is based on weight, but I'll half the shipping of each additional item if you buy more than one thing. I really want to get this stuff off my hands so I am open to haggling on prices.

Email me at shimmerkisser@gmail.com or comment here.

Avon True Color E/S - Midnight Plum, used 1x, $2.00 ($1 shipping)

Charlotte Russe Minerals e/s trio - Earth, used 3x, $3.50 ($1.50 shipping) PIC
Charlotte Russe Minerals e/s trio - Flirt, used 1x, $4.00 ($1.50 shipping) PIC
Charlotte Russe Minerals e/s trio - Smoky, used 4x, $3.00 ($1.50 shipping) PIC

CQ E/S Trio - Night Moods, used 3x, $1.00 ($1 shipping) PIC

ELF:
Blush - Flushed, used 1x, $0.75 (free shipping with any other purchase) PIC
All Over Color Stick - Persimmon, $0.50 (free shipping with any other purchase) PIC
Hypershine Gloss - Frenzied Fuchsia, NIB, $1.00 ($1 shipping)
Hypershine Gloss - Gourmet Peach, NIB, $1.00 ($1 shipping)
E/S quad - Silver Lining, used 4x, $0.50 (free shipping with any other purchase) PIC (on left)
E/S Brush - NIB, $1.00 (free shipping with any other purchase)
Nail Polish - Burgundy, NIB $1.00 ($1.25 shipping)
Nail Polish - Pearl, NIB $1.00 ($1.25 shipping)

Jane Blush - Blussing Blossom, new still in plastic wrap, $3.50 ($1.25 shipping) PIC

Jesse's Girl Eye Dust - Pink, half full, $2.00 ($1 shipping) PIC
Jesse's Girl Eye Dust - Blue, 95% full, $3.50 ($1 shipping) PIC
Jesse's Girl Eye Dust - Green, 95% full, $3.50 ($1 shipping) PIC

L'Oreal HIP e/s duo - LE Boisterous, used 2x, $4.00 ($1.25 shipping)

NYX:
Round Lipstick - Twist, used 4x, $0.75 ($0.75 shipping) PIC
Round Lipstick - Ceto, used 3x, $0.75 ($0.75 shipping) PIC
Round Lipstick - Taupe, used 1x, $0.75 ($0.75 shipping) PIC
Round Lipstick - Ulysses, used 1x, $0.75 ($0.75 shipping) PIC
Round Lipstick - Saturn, used 4x, $0.75 ($0.75 shipping) PIC
Round Lipstick - Milan, used 2x, $0.75 ($0.75 shipping) PIC
Round Lipstick - Jupiter, used 5x, $0.75 ($0.75 shipping) PIC
Round Lipstick - Honey, used 3x, $0.75 ($0.75 shipping) PIC
Round Lipstick - Circe, used 3x, $0.75 ($0.75 shipping) PIC
Eye Shadow - Pure Skin, swatched 1x, $3.50 ($1.25 shipping) PIC
Eye Shadow - Luxor, used 5x, $3.00 ($1.25 shipping) PIC
Eye Shadow - Wild Fire, used 5x, $3.00 ($1.25 shipping) PIC
Eye Shadow - Cool Blue, used 5x, $3.00 ($1.25 shipping) PIC
Eye Shadow - Spring Leaf, used 4x, $3.00 ($1.25 shipping) PIC
Eye Shadow - Seafoam Green, used 1x, $2.50 ($1.25 shipping) PIC
Eye Shadow - October Sky, swatched 1x, $3.00 ($1.25 shipping) PIC
Eye Trio - Opal/Platinum/Luster, used 3x, $4.00 ($1.50 shipping) PIC
Eye Trio - Baby Pink/Cotton Candy/Spring Flower, used 3x, $4.00 ($1.50 shipping) PIC
Eye Trio - Cherry/Cool Blue/Hot Pink, used 3x, $4.00 ($1.50 shipping) PIC
Ultra Pearl Mania - Fanta, used 2x, $1.00 (free shipping with any other purchase) PIC
Ultra Pearl Mania - Penny, never used, $1.00 (free shipping with any other purchase) PIC
Ultra Pearl Mania - Black, used 1x, $1.00 (free shipping with any other purchase) PIC

Wet N Wild Mega Eyes Trio - Amazon Greens, used 1x, $2.00 ($1.50 shipping)
Wet N Wild Mega Eyes Single - Fine Wink, used 2x, $1.00 ($1.00 shipping)
Wet N Wild Mega Glow - Spotlight Peach, used 2x, $3.00 ($1.50 shipping) PIC, middle
Wet N Wild Pout Protector - Cranberry, used 1x, $1.00 (free shipping with any other purchase) PIC
Wet N Wild Lipstick - 547B Breeze, used 5x, $0.75 (free shipping with any other purchase)

Fyrinnae E/S Sample - Japan, swatched 2x, $1.00 ($0.75 shipping) PIC
Fyrinnae E/S Sample - Njordr, swatched 2x, $1.00 ($0.75 shipping) PIC
Fyrinnae E/S Sample - Gorgeous Devil, swatched 2x, $1.00 ($0.75 shipping) PIC
Fyrinnae E/S Sample - Chlorophyll, swatched 2x, $1.00 ($0.75 shipping) PIC
Fyrinnae E/S Sample - Kabuki, swatched 2x, $1.00 ($0.75 shipping) PIC
Fyrinnae E/S Full Size - Dragon Tears, swatched 2x, $4.00 ($1.00 shipping) PIC

Victoria’s Secret Glitter Eyeliner – Black, swatched on hand 1x, $3.00 ($1.00 shipping)
Victoria’s Secret Glitter Eyeliner – Silver, swatched on hand 1x, $3.00 ($1.00 shipping)

My Favorite Hair Care Products

I've gotten so many request for what I use on my hair, so here it is. I'd like to mention that I have oily hair that is thick and usually straight.


Shampoo Conditioner: Pantene Pro V Nature Fusion Moisture Balance. This duo leaves my hair soft without any chemical build up. Typically I have to wash my hair everyday because after 24 hours it get very greasy, but the Pantene Nature Fusion shampoo lets me get away with washing my hair every other day. The conditioner keeps my scalp from feeling dry and makes my hair really soft. They both smell really good, in a nature-y, clean and comforting way.


Heat Protectant: TreSemme's Heat Tamer. This product has been great at protecting my hair from semi-regular use of flat irons and curling irons. I just spray this on, comb my hair, and I'm good to go. I've never had a problem with this making my hair look greasy, I've heard that some other heat protectors do that.


Hair Spray: I use TreSemme's Ultra Fine Mist Hairspray. This gives my hair good hold without making it stiff or crunchy (and I tend to use a lot). It doesn't have much of a smell. I've gone through almost 2 bottles of this and still love it.


For split ends: Sunsilk 24/7 TLC. This won't reverse or heal split ends but it seals the split ends together and keeps them from getting worse. I usually only use this if I've been flat ironing a lot.


Favorite Heat Tool: Cortex Clipless Curling Iron, 1 inch. Out of all the hot tools I've used I love this one best. It curls my hair without pulling on it (like a flat iron will) and the curls stay in ALL DAY & the next day my hair is still semi-curled but its a more natural look that you don't have to do anything with. Its so fast and easy to use.

BeautyChoice sale on Cortex & LeLeAngelique Curling Irons

I talked about my new Cortex Curling Iron a few weeks ago, and BeautyChoice is now having 30% off on it. You can still get this on Ebay for $30 but if you are paranoid about fakes now would be a good time to get one from a more reliable source.

Cortex and LeAngelique curling and flat irons have become extremely popular these days and we want to sell a lot more! With that said, here is a code to give you 30% off your next purchase.

Offer Code: CRLEANG17
Savings: 30% Off all LeAngelique and Cortex curling & flat irons.
Valid: Now through September 17, 2009. only one offer code perpurchase.

Go to: http://www.beautychoice.com/

ShimmerKisser has a Sister Blog

I posted last week about making a new fashion blog, but I didn't like the new site I was using so I moved it to blogspot, here's the new address

I'll still be posting at ShimmerKisser but all my fashion related post will be going to Alice Chic from now on.

So, if you have any interest in fashion check out Alice Chic. There's not alot of content at the moment but in a few weeks I'll have the ball rolling.

Free Shipping at Cherryculture.com

Hair Of The Day & Mini Review of Cortex Clipless Curling Iron

I got this new 1 inch Cortex Clipless Curling Iron on ebay for just $30 (it sells for $125 on other websites) from this seller. There is always a chance of getting fakes on ebay but I'm fairly certain this is the real deal and this seller ships really fast. This iron heats up fast, curls fast, and cools down pretty fast. There are other types of curls you can do with it too, I'm sure I'll have a few tutorials up soon. In the mean time you can watch ItsJudyTime's tutorial with this iron.

click here to buy this iron

click on the photos to make them bigger

here are some S shaped curls from yesterday


and these are looser curls from today