#AveenoDailyChallenge Update – Am I Hydrating, Moving, and Nourishing More?
Last week, I told you that I’m taking part in the #aveenodailychalleng by “attempting” to hydrate more, move more, and nourish more. I purchased some tools to help me accomplish my goals and had a...
View Article7 Ways To Reduce The Time It Takes To Get Ready After A Workout #BanTotalRefresh
May is the devil. Let me rephrase. May is the devil if you are a mother with kids in school. I’m not sure why it is (or why I don’t plan for it better since May comes every.single.year), but May is...
View ArticleAlurent Anti-Aging+ Instant Erasure Serum Review #Alurent90SecondBeauty
I have good skin. Call it genetics. Call it SPF 30 Moisturizer. Or call it my addiction to a Clarisonic…I have good skin. But then I turned 40 this year. And ALL OF THE SUDDEN the skin on face became...
View ArticleGiveaway | Clarisonic Mia Facial System from BeautyStoreDepot.com – ENDED
Today’s giveaway falls under the category of BEAUTY. I have an obsession with the Clarisonic Facial Systems. (In fact, you can read about my whole experience in “Does The Clarisonic System Really...
View ArticleShort Hair Styles For Mom {That Don’t Look Like You Gave Up}
I cut six inches of off my hair earlier this year. It was freeing. My hair felt healthy. It took less time to do in the morning. I was happy. Then my sister-in-law asked me, “WOW. You got your...
View ArticleDIY Fast-Drying Nail Polish Spray
Last week my hubby called up from the kitchen, “Honey! Where is our cooking spray?” “Its upstairs on our bathroom counter.” I replied. “Ummm, and why is our cooking spray on our bathroom counter?”...
View ArticleDIY Homemade Makeup Remover Pads
I love my store-brand makeup remover wipes. I use them everyday and every night. They make me happy. However, those store-bought wipes aren’t cheap. And I seem to buzz right through them fast, like...
View ArticleBest Drugstore Products To Fight Off Winter Skin
Living in the Midwest is like a teeter-totter for your skin. In the summer, it’s humid and hot, which is great for your skin. In the winter, it’s dry and cold, which is NOT so great for your skin. My...
View ArticleSpring Summer Makeup Capsule Ideas {Drugstore Edition}
Capsules are the new thing! There are wardrobe capsules, accessory capsules, and now…makeup capsules. I’ve been using the concept of a “makeup capsule” for a long, long time. (I just called it a...
View ArticleWaxing 101: Bikini, Brazilian, Eyebrow, Face Wax Tips + Tricks
Waxing is a common and popular way to remove unwanted hair from anywhere. Whether it’s the eyebrow, upper lip, armpit, bikini line or someplace way more intimate, people are going to spas, salons, and...
View ArticleHow To Protect Your Skin When You Are At The Pool
A few weeks ago I went through my Summer Makeup Capsule Ideas and this week I’d thought I’d show you what I use during the summer to take care of my skin when I’m at the pool, Just like with my...
View Article6 Beauty Hacks That You Must Use on Your Next Trip
I’m doing a lot of traveling this summer, which means there is a potential for beauty emergencies. With these 6 Beauty Hacks That You Must Use on Your Next Trip, not only will you have a less-stressed...
View Article5 Things To Know Before Picking A Med Spa
I’m 41. And I’m vain. Not the “I want to look like I’m 20-years old” forever kind of vain. (I can watch the Real Housewives of INSERT CITY to see that on a weekly basis.) But, a “I want to look as...
View ArticleVaseline Spray Moisturizer | Killer Lotion For Humid Summer Days
It has been a HOT and HUMID summer. Don’t get me wrong, it’s usually HOT and HUMID in Kansas City during the summer. But this summer, it has been especially STICKY. The kind of STICKY that after you...
View ArticleDIY Homemade Natural Facial Toner
I love vinegar. So do my kids. We eat it all the time—vinegar chips, vinegar popcorn, salad dressings, dip for fish or french fries, etc. Both my husband and I have a tablespoon a day of raw apple...
View ArticleRecommended Skin Care Routine For 40 Year Olds
I’ve always been concerned about my skin. Well, let me rephrase, I’ve always been concerned about the skin on my face. We won’t talk about the abuse I did to the rest of my skin in tanning beds. But,...
View ArticleFoundation You Should Wear When You Are 40 Years Old?
I receive emails from readers all the time…and this weekend I thought to myself, “I really should start sharing my answers…because if they have a question, most likely several other people have the...
View ArticleHow I Use Groupon To Live A Real Housewives Spa Lifestyle
This post is brought to you by CJ Affiliate’s VIP Content Service. Thank you Groupon for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Groupon, all content and opinions expressed...
View ArticleBest Drugstore Products For Summer Skincare
Poolside. BBQs. Baseball Games. Road Trips. It’s summer! I don’t know about you…but I used to “ignore” my skincare routine in the summer. Why bother? It was humid outside. My skin didn’t feel dry....
View Article5 Things To Do In The Morning To Make You Happy All Day #EssentialUpgrade
So excited to be working with Dove and getting to tell you about my favorite antiperspirant. Mornings are nuts in our house. Two kids. One dog. One husband. Two businesses. Two schools. Three lunches....
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