By now, I'm sure you know that the Bath and Body Works Semi-Annual Sale is on. I've shied away from this sale for the past few years, because I found myself in serious smelly lotion overload. I mean, it was GOOD smelly. But still. I don't need 10 different scents taunting me each … [Read more...]
Summer Beauty Essentials, Tips, & Tricks
May 18, 2011
Believe it or not--summer is ALMOST here! Here are some of my very favorite beauty products, tips, and tricks to help you look and feel your best. 1. Urban Decay De-Slick Oil Control Makeup Setting Spray 2.Bliss Products: FatGirlSlim 3. Urban Decay Urbanglow Cream Highlight: … [Read more...]
Found!
April 15, 2010
When we were doing our bathroom remodel, a couple of times I ran over to my neighbors' to use her shower. We live in an old historic neighborhood and many of the homes, including ours, only have one bathroom. (Which is why it needed some updating. Ahem.) Anyway, she had one of those nifty … [Read more...]
I’m Not Too Self Absorbed
March 25, 2010
A few weeks ago, I came back from the grocery store with a cart full of food, and a little something extra for myself. I mean, I was buying all kinds of goodies for the kiddos, so why not something for me? I couldn't help myself. On sale, I saw these. All orange and pretty, calling my … [Read more...]
Homemade Sugar Scrubs
December 15, 2009
I'm not all that crafty. I love small projects. I like simple and quick. I get too impatient for projects that are too involved. That's why I was just thrilled when Domino Sugar contacted me about making something from the homemade gift section of their site. I hadn't given much thought to … [Read more...]
For the “Hard to Buy For” Person on Your List…
December 9, 2009
Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? Yeah. Neither have I. Although, I do have a good chunk of it done, there's always a few people on my list that fall into the "Impossible to Buy For" category. I'm sure you have a few of those too. So, here's a suggestion that might help a … [Read more...]
At Home Spa Tricks!
November 17, 2009
I was recently fumbling along on Glamour.com when I ran into some fabulous at home spa tips! I thought what a great way to relax with the hectic holiday season upon us when most of us are trying to watch the all mighty dollar as well! No special tools are needed Turn your shower into a sauna … [Read more...]
Burt Makes It All Better
October 15, 2009
The cold wave has hit us early here in NC. There's not much about cold rainy days that I like, but a warm bath always seems to make things better, doesn't it? I love a long soak in the tub. For years I've stuck with the same few bath products - all organic and lavender scented. (Just call me … [Read more...]
Kiss My Face Kids **GIVEAWAY**
July 8, 2009
UPDATE: Congratulations commenter #46 -- wooster! Your Kiss My Face Kids products are on their way to you! For a while now, I've been on a bit of a mission to "green" up my beauty routine. Yet, while I've managed to find some great products free of synthetic ingredients, parabens and … [Read more...]
