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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…
Disclosure: I am part of the Garmin Influencer Program and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. However, the opinions on this blog are my own. Being a mom of THREE fire breathing dragons beautiful kids is a lot of work, especially when we have to actually leave the house! After…
Congratulations on your new home entertainment system, you lucky dog! You’ve shopped for stereo receivers for sale and now you want to harness the powers of your A/V components, but you need to first understand how to establish your components in unison. Otherwise, it would be like using a motor boat with oars. To…
Summer is almost here! With every new season, we take a second look in our closet and see how we can mix things up with our old clothes. Here are some fresh outfit ideas to try for summer, and some ways to spice up your favorite go-tos. New Things to Try this summer Lace…
Did you know that kids can forget up to 2 months of school studies over summer break? If you don’t want your kids wasting Fall just trying to relearn everything they forgot over the summer, then be sure to check out these 6 tips for keeping your kids learning AND having fun doing it this…
Although the snow and skiing is what Jackson Hole, Wyoming is famous for, there are many things for families to do there in the summer, including swimming, hiking, fishing, rafting, horseback riding and biking. Many families first visit Jackson Hole for the winter sports, but most people return there because there is no limit…
One of my favorite Spring 2015 Hair Trends is the Undone Bob. It’s light, fun, sexy and young. Perfect for warmer weather and allegedly, it’s quite easy to style. Since air-dried textured hair is so “in style”, I was really intrigued. What could be better for a busy mom of 3? Blow dry my hair?…
PANTONE® recently announced 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, an absolutely captivating and magical shade of purple, is the color of the year for 2014. This shade of purple has rosy undertones that radiate on the skin and produce a healthy glow. Such a great color for spring fashions and nail color too. It was quite prominent during…
3 Bean Smokey Turkey Chili INGREDIENTS 1 lb fresh ground turkey 1/2 lb dry pinto beans 1/2 lb dry black beans 1/2 lb dry navy beans 1 large onion 2 fresh medium tomatoes, chopped 2 fresh yellow bell peppers, chopped 4 fresh cayenne peppers, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp McCormick Oregano 1 Tbsp…
I don’t know about you, but as soon as the weather gets cold and I know summer is over, I’m ready for a change of pace when it comes to my hair! My hair is usually anywhere between shoulder length and lower back and length. Right now, it’s the latter. Because I have so much…
Last week I read (and shared on our facebook page) this article from RealFarmacy.com and it got me thinking about how the alternatives to pads and tampons are not readily known… So many choices! I personally was unable to find a comprehensive or complete list of the best menstrual protection products available, so I compiled…
My Living Room Makeover PART 5 – Target Threshold Horizontal Bookcase / Console Table I’ve put together a lot of cardboard/MDF furniture in my day and have had a range of experiences. That said, I was expecting a the usual challenges that comes with putting these types of things together but was more than pleasantly…
How many of us suffer from embarrassing and unsightly cellulite? Unfortunately, it’s impossible to completely get rid of it, but there are things we can do to temporarily minimize its appearance. Indie Lee, founder of the all-natural skincare line Indie Lee & Co has shared one of her DIY recipes with us. This at-home scrub not only works as…
We teamed up with Second Denim to offer our lovely readers the opportunity to win a pair of THE MOST COMFORTABLE JEANS ON THE PLANET! Click here to enter to win a pair of Second Denim Yoga Jeans! The wonderful people at Second Denim, based out of Montreal, were kind enough to grace me with…
Let me start by saying that I can be pretty lazy about makeup removal sometimes (I know, it’s a terrible habit.) That’s why I was so excited for the opportunity to review the new Yes To Cucumbers Eye Makeup Remover Pads. Anything I can use that makes makeup removal a cinch is a must for…
I’m not a fan of waxing my own legs. In fact, it’s one of my least favorite parts of my personal care routine. I can’t shave all the time though or I get ingrown hairs and razor bumps galore. So, waxing is a must. I used to go to Cassandra Salon and get both legs,…