I’m always watching out for new (or at least new to me) beauty treatments that are natural, affordable and effective. I’m probably not ever going to tell you to run to your local spa and get a $200 sperm facial. I truly am a minimalist and this helps when you’re trying to stay natural and go easy on the wallet. I had…
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It’s that time of the year again… ALLERGY SEASON. This year my allergies have hit me like a ton of bricks. We’ve had a very random winter with very cold days mixed with record breaking highs and so the trees are budding earlier then usual which according to the weather man means allergy season is prolonged this spring. Great. In the…
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Last week I did the Danette May 3-day detox cleanse. It was the first “cleanse” I have ever done. Honestly, I’ve just not felt like I could do it and I didn’t see the benefits out weighing the sacrifice. However, something in me felt it was time and a necessary step in achieving optimal health. During the 3 days I had…
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I used to do a series called “These 5 Things”. It was one of my favorite posts to do because it was light, personal and fun! These 5 things are 5 things that make me happy. Something popped in my head the other day that I had several really cool things I wanted to share and since it’s Valentine’s weekend, it just…
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It’s no secret, I have a few essential oils I use over and over. I love these oils for several reasons. Some smell amazing, some do wonderful things for skin and some have physical benefits. In honor of all things lovely for Valentine’s Day, I wanted to share my favorite essential oils for skin care and explain how I use them, personally!…
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Valentine’s Day is around the corner and while I will be happy at home with a HUGE box of chocolates, a glass of rosé, my kitties, puppy and a good horror movie (lol, but really), I realize many of you will be out on the town with your other half! I thought I would suggest a pretty makeup look that is super…
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It’s no secret, I’m all about a green smoothie. Greens, greens and more greens are my current mode of operation these days. I may have gained 10+ lbs in the last month or so, so I’m back on track with a few extra rides on the spin bike as well as boosting nutrition. I’ve found that when you boost nutrition, cravings seem…
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Cleaning with essential oils is one of the most effective ways to rid your home of harsh chemicals that are in store bought cleaners. Pure essential oils have antibacterial properties, antimicrobial properties and even antifungal properties! They are concentrated, smell amazing and when added with other natural ingredients are an incredible way to effectively clean every surface of your home. In this…
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I talked about the exciting skin benefits of Squalane last week. Read all about it HERE. Today I’m sharing a DIY Squalane Serum perfect for most skin types. I have been using this serum for over a week now and am loving it! I have very dry skin and this year it’s gotten away from me to where it’s hard getting rid of…
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