Many moons ago, I was a beauty product snob. I bought pricey cosmetics at sleek department store counters and had an extensive makeup collection that read like the aisles of Sephora. But, as I've gotten older, I've come to realize that the humble local drugstore offers a bounty of decent -- and … [Read more...]
Summer Hair Repair — Part Deux
July 28, 2010 By 3 Comments
Well, I gotta say, y'all rock. Seriously. After I posted my desperate plea for suggestions on how to fix my daughter's over-chlorinated hair, y'all came out in force with dozens of great suggestions. Because I live in the sticks, I don't have access to some of the more specialty products that … [Read more...]
Summer Hair Help Needed
July 14, 2010 By 19 Comments
When you live in Georgia, summer vacation is spent at the swimming pool. Honestly, it's just too darn hot to do anything else. When you live in Georgia and have a daughter on swim team, you tend to spend even more time at the swimming pool. Swim practice is three days a week, plus swim … [Read more...]
I’m not exaggerating — it’s changed my life…
June 30, 2010 By 7 Comments
This is one of my favorite bags: It's big and roomy, while also being stylish. It has long straps that stay on my shoulder. You can fit pretty much anything in it (wallet, diapers, wipes, Transformer toys, My Little Ponies, you name it). I've used this bag thousands of times, taken it … [Read more...]
Relief for Tender Tootsies
June 16, 2010 By 1 Comment
I'm on vacation this week, but wanted to repost a review of what I still consider to be one of my top summer can't-live-without-it products. Not only are these an absolute lifesaver for me, but I've also discovered that they're very handy for the kids as well. Each summer my kids get little … [Read more...]
A Good Hair Day — They Finally Bottled it
June 2, 2010 By 8 Comments
Summer usually means lots of heat, lots of humidity and -- if you're prone to frizzy hair like I am -- lots of bad hair days. My hair is fine, with a slight wave to it. There's not enough wave to make it look decent, but just enough bend that you want to straighten it out. So, I usually do. … [Read more...]
The Perfect Summer Dress
May 19, 2010 By 3 Comments
I don't know what it is, but ever since I hit my mid-30s, I can't find a single pair of shorts that fit me properly. This little turn of events has been quite an issue because I live on the surface of the sun in Georgia. Summers here are hot. When the temperature rises, a girl needs to keep … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About P.J.s…
May 5, 2010 By 7 Comments
Have you ever noticed how we spend a good chunk of time dressing for people we don't know that well or don't see regularly? Maybe it's just me, but (for the most part) when I go to the grocery store, I try to look relatively put together. When I go to Bible study, I make sure I put on a little … [Read more...]
The Magic of Baby Wipes — with an Extra Beauty Tip from Brad Pitt
April 21, 2010 By 3 Comments
Even if you don't have anyone from the ankle biter set running around the house, it behooves every fashionista to have a package of baby wipes at the ready. Why, you ask? It's the easiest way to remove accidental deodorant stains from clothing. Simply lay out the shirt on a flat surface and … [Read more...]
Best New Find for Summer Sun Protection
April 7, 2010 By 5 Comments
My makeup routine has to be quick. I'm guessing it's the same for many of you. There's work to get to, carpools to run, grocery shopping to be done, diapers to be changed. All that doesn't leave a whole lot of time to fuss over your face. In the past, because of my chronic time crunch, I … [Read more...]
