It’s an unseasonably cold and dreary Monday morning as I sit writing this post contemplating how to put into words what has happened the last few months. I’ve been completely disconnected from this blog and feel hopeful I still have at least a small community out there still interested in future posts. So if you are still out there, I have some…
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Activated charcoal is one of the most popular DIY ingredients ever. I get loads of requests to incorporate it in various DIYs. Activated charcoal is quite famous for it’s detox capabilities so it makes sense to add it to cleansers and masks for skin in need of purging. Today, I’m sharing a DIY Activated Charcoal 3 in 1 Mask, Cleanser & Exfoliator. …
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Sharing is caring, right? I had to share the cutest beauty accessory line EVER. Not to mention, they just launched at Ulta! The Vintage Cosmetic Company was created with old Hollywood in mind. Inspired by the femininity of the 40’s and 50’s, this company brings back glamour with their line of false eyelashes, makeup brushes and tools, hair accessories and more! I…
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Making a homemade body oil is one of the most effective DIY skin care products you can make-and it’s also one of the easiest! Body oils are a great way to thoroughly nourish all skin types. Using only natural ingredients, this diy body oil recipe can be made in minutes and will replenish your skin instantly! Body oil is meant to be…
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So I have a confession. I’ve been tanning in a tanning bed! Gasp! Yes, I’m one of those that have tan lines in the dead of winter-#basic. Let me start from the beginning before you X out of this post. A few weeks ago I was feeling pretty blue. Holidays had past, my daughters were doing great, everything was as it should…
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I’m excited to be updating you on some positive progress on my perioral/ocular dermatitis! I have 3 very specific things I’m doing that I believe have attributed the most to my progress. While I’m flared up today, I have experienced a lot of healing and am able to now cover my PD with makeup easily making it much less noticeable! I had…
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Fevers are one of the most misunderstood bodily responses. They get a bad rap and cause panic when in reality they are necessary and a positive sign the body’s immune system if functioning properly to protect your body from foreign invaders. Today I felt it was the perfect time to break down the ins and outs of a fever so the next…
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As we continue to battle cold and flu season I wanted to share something I do on myself and my daughters at the very first sign of an illness. It’s cheap, safe and simple and in my experience, it has ward off many an illness! What is it? Hydrogen Peroxide in the ear. Sounds crazy but there is scientific data supporting that…
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The flu is such a hot topic right now. Every night on the news I’m hearing of another fatality due to the flu. I feel that the news as well as the majority of doctors are scaring us into either getting the flu shot or highly considering it. Even armed with information, I still feel anxiety over the flu epidemic and the…
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