Little Honey – Travel Pillow & Sleep Mask review
Travel well and in sweet style with a Little Honey photos: we heart this Buddha said “It is better to travel well than arrive.” I might be asking too much because I want to do both. I travel a lot for work and I strive to travel well and arrive rested so I’m ready for…
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye and Bye Bye Pores review
Wave “Bye Bye” to imperfections with It Cosmetics photos: we heart this When I was a child I was reminded repeatedly that “Perfection does NOT exist in nature.” And while they are words worth remembering, I’m still grateful for Jamie Kern and It Cosmetics for giving a helping hand to those of us who are…
The Myth Squad – Aloe Vera is just for summer
We’re shattering the myth that aloe vera is only for sunburns “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” Confucius I have been working on streamlining and simplifying my life for awhile now. I do confess that I have more than my share of beauty products for a rainbow of uses. But,…
The Myth Squad – Do you only need sunscreen when it’s sunny?
My latest mission? To get all of my clothes, makeup and accessories organized. Move the cold weather items needed now to a place within easy reach, store the warm weather things until their needed later. But there’s one item that isn’t getting moved to the back of the cabinet for later use, sunscreen. Believe it…
The Myth Squad – a bar of soap is bad for your skin
The first time I heard the urban legend that washing with a bar of soap is bad for your skin, I was thirteen and at a neighborhood barbeque. One lady was bragging that the reason her skin always looked great is because she never, ever used soap on her face. I was just starting my…
Green Monday: DIY Holiday Scented Home
There is nothing like the holidays. The sights, sounds, tastes and smells of the season always makes me feel so happy and cozy. Today, we have a simple, Green Monday approved technique for adding a bit of holiday scent and magic to your home. Best of all, this happy little holiday DIY only requires few…
Party Food Fave: Onion Cheese Ball Recipe
Everyone this time of year could use another simple recipe for yummy, crowd-pleasing “party foods” If you have been spending time looking for just the right thing to serve to family and friends, may I suggest my Onion Cheese Ball Recipe. I came up with this super easy recipe when I could not really find…
The Myth Squad – 100 brush strokes a night
Is this tip relevant or an old fashioned myth? vintage brush set photo: needful junque via etsy There was a time when one of the most commonly practiced beauty tips for beautiful hair was to brush your hair 100 times per day. Today, it’s one of those beauty tips that has continued to spread among…