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It won’t be long before the holiday season is here, along with the annual ritual of finding the perfect gifts for our most special friends and family members. The trick is finding meaningful gifts that show our care as well as our cleverness. If you want to give gifts that impress and inspire, heed the…
So mirrors won’t actually make your room larger, but you might be amazed at the transformation that can result after you add mirrors in a small room. Why Mirrors Obviously mirrors reflect. That’s why we love them and that’s one way they make a room look larger. What many people don’t realize is how mirrors…
Working moms are squeezed every which way. There are so many demands on their time that it’s no wonder some women end up stressed out and miserable. The Women’s Rights Movement may have given us the opportunity to forge careers and ‘have it all’, but somewhere along the way, we have ended up ‘doing it all’,…
While you were no doubt fearing the sleepless nights, increasing number of chores, and the many nerve-wracking moments that accompany parenthood, one aspect of becoming a mother that you may have worried about most was losing your identity and sense of style; can fashion and motherhood really go hand in hand? There’s a chance you…
Are you heading someplace lovely this weekend? Perhaps you are going to the Hamptons for a BBQ or maybe camping up in the White Mountains. Wherever you choose to go for this summer’s last big hurrah, packing for the trip is a necessary evil. It doesn’t have to suck though! We’ve got a list of our…
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How did it all go wrong? One day, luscious locks. The next, whispers and muted giggles follow you all day. It doesn’t take Sherlock Combs to figure out what they’re laughing at. Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) can affect up to 70% of men and 40% of women during their lifetimes, and many people spend thousands…
Wash Away The Sand One of the things I hate about going to the beach is how horrible my skin feels afterwards. I feel dry and itchy and I can’t wait to get home to jump in the shower! Not just any body wash will get rid of that gross, beachy feeling my skin gets…
You love him with all your heart, yet the sight of his teeth can make your jaw drop. While good looks aren’t everything, a nice smile sure can make the knees buckle. Though you love him for what’s on the inside, you don’t mind suggesting a few external improvements in the personal care department. Here’s…
When Do I Need to Go to the Emergency Department? If you are a mom, you have probably experienced more than one hair-raising experience that has made you question, ‘Is it time to go to the emergency room?’ Being a mom of 3, I have definitely had my fair share of situations in which I…
This post was sponsored by Vera Wang Fragrances as part of an Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. Being a busy mom, it’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of daily life. With everything on our to-do list looming over our heads and summer schedules busier…
There’s so much joy in being a mother and wife, but with that joy sometimes comes the art of “losing yourself”. You went from being a young, vibrant, independent woman who could beckon the attention of any man you very well pleased to the woman who cooks, cleans, changes dirty diapers, and runs a bunch…
The unofficial rule of “no white before Memorial Day” isn’t widely obeyed anymore, but I still notice a huge increase in people wearing white the weekend around Memorial Day. This Memorial Day weekend was no exception! I decided to try out my new Beija Flor White Cropped Jeans to ring in the unofficial begining of…
Disclosure: While the opinions below are my own, I was provided K-Y® Touch® and compensated by K-Y for this post. Let’s get real for a moment, shall we ladies? There is more to keeping the fire going in our marriages, than simply “looking good.” We talk a lot about skin care, beauty routines, fashion and…
The unofficial start of summer is Memorial Day weekend and it’s right around the corner now! Are you ready to show off some skin in your favorite shorts or new cotton romper? I know I still need a little TLC before I’m ready to even think about putting on a swimsuit! Here are 5 of…
It’s time to refresh your daily beauty routine for Spring! Out with the old, in with the new – Let’s do a little spring cleaning to our bathroom cabinets! Did you know that beauty and skin care products have expiration dates? Most products will have a small symbol (see example on right) that depicts how…