Yes, we have certainly discussed the importance of exfoliating your skin so that your serums and moisturizers can really get to work. But just for a moment, let’s talk about the signs and risks of over-exfoliation. This can include any type of exfoliation from the manual type with a washcloth, to a physical scrub, to […]
Around the holiday time of year, a lot of cosmetics companies produce makeup kits and palettes for their customers. Some of these are quite beautiful and very hard to resist! I love the concept of having everything in one little container, especially when it comes to travel, but I find that these all-in-one palettes rarely […]
Outside of being able to hire a personal chef (ah, living the dream), it’s wonderful to know that when you get home at night, dinner is ready to pop into the oven. I grew up on casseroles, also known as hot dishes, and I still rely on them today. I like to make my casserole […]
Remember that flakiness we just talked about? That is usually a sign of irritated skin. If you suspect that your flakes could be more than simple irritation, please do consult your dermatologist. However, if it is just reacting to the change of the seasons, perhaps we can help! Years ago, when I started getting those […]
We have seen all kinds of wallets come out of all kinds of purses — giant wallets out of tiny purses and huge purses that are carrying a tiny wallet. While I do not much care for clothing shopping, I do love a good purse and wallet browsing. I am currently carrying a relatively small […]
I recently spent a significant amount of time at the hospital with a loved one, and the truth be told, it was a complete emotional and physical drain. Not only were we dealing with doctors and nurses and surgeons and insurance companies, but I was still working part-time and caring for my house and four-legged […]
In addition to adding more fresh fruits and vegetables to my diet, I’ve also been looking for ways to reduce the calorie count without actually missing those calories! Here are a few quick ways I’ve discovered: Salad dressing – I love creamy dressings; I can’t help it. But I have recently been mixing my own […]
No one wants to spend any amount of time waiting at a hospital. Some waits are harder than others but none of them are easy. If you know advance, there are a few items that you can pack that might make you stay a little less uncomfortable, though. Something to keep warm – Whether that […]
As I have mentioned before, I am constantly looking for ways to downsize my toiletries especially when traveling. I have stumbled across three fantastic-looking items that could go a long way to helping with that endeavor! And they do not have to go in the dreaded 3-1-1 bag! Julep Love Your Bare Face Cleansing Balm […]
I have run into several makeup-related questions of my own recently and thought I would pass along my researched answers in case I’m not the only one who has been asking! Do I Apply Cheek Stain Under Or Over My Foundation? This was not the easy answer that I hoped to find! Based on what […]
