I am excited to introduce my very first guest post contributor today from Smile As It Happens! Please join my in welcoming Emma Banks! Emma is a 20-something, new wife, living in upstate New York. When she isn’t blogging you can find her spending time exercising, crafting or doing whatever brings a smile to her face. I am… Read More
5 Simple TIPs To Tame Frizzy Hair
These 5 simple tips to tame frizzy hair have been a life-saver for my wild mane! I lived in a very dry climate for many years. It wasn’t until I relocated that I was reacquainted with “FRIZZERY”! Yes, that is when Frizz meets Misery. I had to learn how to care for my hair all… Read More
Fast & Fabulous Makeup TIPs
I am a cosmetic junkie. I love, love, love makeup, though you’d be surprised at how little time I actually want to spend applying it. Or how much I’m willing to wear. I am always looking for a quick TIP to speed up the process, but without compromising “fabulous”. Here are some helpful time saving… Read More
Coconut Vanilla Body Scrub
My Candy Cane Sugar Scrub was a big hit, so I decided to experiment a little and came up with this recipe for Coconut Vanilla Body Scrub. I needed one more teacher gift and decided to make some body scrub. I know she is partial to vanilla and coconut, so I combined them both and came up… Read More
Candy Cane Sugar Scrub
I have such cracked and dry skin this time of year! My hands look about 10+ years older than I am, if I don’t exfoliate and moisturize. Sugar scrub is one of my favorite ways to keep my hands soft(ER) and smooth(ER) during this cold and dry season. I make many variations but I love… Read More
Flatter Yourself #2 – Dress The Pounds Away
“Seasons Eatings” is now upon us and its easy to pick up a few pounds along the way. By mid-December, I usually find myself skipping the gym more easily begin the feel the squeeze. Of my clothes. Though I try to “be good”, the holiday feasts continue and if I’m lucky, I maintain those few… Read More
Flatter Yourself Part 1 – Accessories
There are so many cute styles out there, but face it, we all can’t wear them. I think the only way to truly look your best is to work with the right styles that flatter your own personal features. I’ve decided to reevaluate my wardrobe and my own personal style beyond yoga pants, shorts and… Read More
DIY Facial Scrub
I recently posted about how to achieve Velvety Soft Hands. Well why stop there? You can have a soft, smooth and glowing complexion too. Sugar scrubs are not only great for your body, but great for your face too. Sugar is a natural humectant. A humectant is a substance that helps to retain moisture. It is… Read More
Life Span of Your Makeup
Ever wonder when your makeup expires? Here are some general guidelines that discuss the life span of your makeup. There are different opinions out there that vary by 3-6 months, but this is my general rule of thumb. Mascara – Do not pump the wand into the tube when reapplying. This forces air into… Read More
Velvety Soft Hands
Here is the very best and most inexpensive way I know to have velvety soft hands. It is so {simple}. My mom introduced me to this beauty tip almost 10 years ago and it is by far my favorite! She used to do this “mini hand spa treatment” for my grandmother and other seniors and… Read More