Thankful for the little things

Today I will be celebrating Thanksgiving with my family.  As we take the time to remember the things we are grateful for I will pause and remember the big things such as my loving family, good health, a home and a job.  But I also took a little time to remember the little things that … [Read more...]

My New Winter Obsession: Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer

They say the average woman ingests about four pounds of lipstick over the course of her lifetime.  I don't know about you, but when it comes to beauty products that I'm eventually going to be "eating," I tend to be a bit of a purist.   I prefer to … [Read more...]

My New Winter Obsession: Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer

They say the average woman ingests about four pounds of lipstick over the course of her lifetime.  I don't know about you, but when it comes to beauty products that I'm eventually going to be "eating," I tend to be a bit of a purist.   I prefer to … [Read more...]

Kimiko Sheer Tint and Lip Plumper

Kimiko Beauty sent me their sheer tint and lip plumper to try out. I've been intrigued by the crisp, clean packaging and the nifty two-products-in-one tube since it arrived, and thought I'd give it a whirl this morning as I got ready to run a few errands with the family. Here's what … [Read more...]

Saving Face with Exfoliation & Moisturizing

I am not was not a big exfoliator, moisturizer, scrub type of person.  I usually stick to my basic product line and call it a day.  However, after experiencing Kimberly Sayer of London products my facial routine has taken a new path. I have been using the Almond Lavender Face Scrub in … [Read more...]

Saving Face with Exfoliation & Moisturizing

I am not was not a big exfoliator, moisturizer, scrub type of person.  I usually stick to my basic product line and call it a day.  However, after experiencing Kimberly Sayer of London products my facial routine has taken a new path. I have been using the Almond Lavender Face Scrub in … [Read more...]

You’ll Have Soft Skin with Softress

You know how with some products, you know instantly you're gonna like them? That's how it was when I heard from Nina, the creator of Softress -- a unique line of moisturizers from whole, food-grade oils and a synergistic blend of antioxidant vitamin C and natural vitamin E, which is up to 10 times … [Read more...]

Banish that shiny complexion with oil controling minerals

The shine is gone.  I have an oily t-zone and typically as the day progresses my forehead develops a greasy sheen.  I have tried all kinds of oil-controlling lotions and makeup.  Yet it always seems that I wind up with an oil slick across my forehead and down my nose by dinner … [Read more...]

Nail Strengthening: A Greener Option

Back in the halcyon days of my youth -- when I was footloose and fancy free, and my biggest concern was an upcoming algebra test -- I sported perfectly manicured nails.  Seriously. Each week, I would sit down and soak, file, massage, polish and dry my tips to a state of enameled perfection. … [Read more...]