So I’m pretty darn sure it’s been a few years since I last shared my skincare routine (face) and to be honest it usually doesn’t change much but for some reason the last month or so I’ve been breaking out like crazy. (I’ve had pretty good skin my whole life and I’m freaking out) There is one product missing from this and that is my BodyShop Tea Tree oil. I feel like the Tea Tree oil stops the blemish in its tracks and minimizes it. While the Clean and Clear spot treatment does the deep dirty work. Both work wonderfully on my sensitive, dry skin (Although I really don’t like the smell of the Tea Tree oil). Depending on the day I switch between the Pore refining cleaner and the facial scrub. They both have their unique perks but I have to be super careful about over-drying, over-stripping my skin…
We’re all a little eco-conscious now that Earth day has recently passed so let’s apply this into our gift giving a little. Buying gorgeous gifts that are also made from recycled material can be a fantastic way to sustain the environment and still appease our gift giving hearts. 1. Here’s a gift that I purchased for my own country loving, mason jar obsessed mother: Over at Willow Stained Glass shop you’ll find some gorgeous blue mason jars flattened down. You can use it for a variety of thins like a spoon rest, change holder, votive holder, soap dish, butter server and the list goes on. At $12 this recycled gift could be talk of the table. 2. If mom is a cosmetic loving gal you should definitely check out Tarte Cosmetics. You should be able to find them at your local department store or online at tartecosmetics.com their products are not only…
Rainbow Looms have been a pretty popular topic with the kids as of the past year. (I even had some polymer clay charms made for my sister for Christmas for her loom bracelets.) So when I was asked to try Rainbow Braid’s metallic set I decided it would be a fun experiment to do with the kids and get a kid take on the bands. My opinion: I felt the bands were superior to a number of sets that the girls already had. The rainbow braid bands were thicker and had a nice bold color to them. They also felt more elastic yet less firm when stretched to the limit compared to a number of other brands. Overall I was highly satisfied with the product and the amazon price is also a fantastic bonus as they are not overpriced like many of the bands you’ll find in local stores. The…
You can view an in-depth description of the products over at my article on FeedMink.com! Some of my favorite products are the multi-purpose blush, the lipgloss, gray shadows, purple shadow and the epic dry oil spray with SPF that I can use for my hair in the summer. I can’t stress the pain of getting sunburn on your scalp and worse have you ever tried putting gross sunblock on your scalp… in your hair… it just isn’t a pretty sight to see. The dry oil spray also smells fantastic. I’m loving the coral themed in pair/contrast with the eyeshadow quad. It gives a sheer natural look on the skin that can be built up to intensity by layering the blush/lipstick/gloss and applying the shadow wet. There is also some anti-aging skincare products in this line that you’ll see in a future post or two. (I’m 26 so now is the…
Here’s a quick list of 5 spring time dresses I love for Plus-size and curvy women from 5 different sellers and all dresses are between $25 – $100 US dollars! 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 From least expensive to most expensive. What are you loving this spring?
I could easily make a list of 100 Resources but I wanted to keep this to 10 points/tips and resources for all of your creative, coding & design needs. Some of the points even have lists of resource links of their own! The truth is when you are a blogger you need to know a lot of different aspects including PR, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Creative Writing, Researching, Interviewing, Photography, and some basic aspects of web design among many other aspects. Hopefully this list helps you in some way. Learn to code for Free with these Tech Books Color Picker // Learn the codes for your favorite web colors One of my favorite places for color inspiration Design-Seeds Blogger code snippets to beautify your blog 5 Steps to build a better blog Psychology behind language 50 various blogging tips Another lovely Resource List 58 Ways to get noticed as a…
The average woman applies as many as 515 chemicals in her daily grooming and makeup routine which can potentially be harmful to humans, animals and the environment. Psst, nail polish is one of the worst! (Opt for a water-based version like HoneyBeeGardens) We have to remember that our skin is an organ and to protect it we must be aware of the products we are applying to it. The most obvious one, purchase less. The less of a carbon foot-print you have the better.Another pretty simple one, purchase recyclable product packaging. Check for the three arrow recycling symbolCreate home-made beauty remedy products to supplement some of the ones you use to purchase (nice on the bank too!) There are a number of benefits to this including knowing exactly what is going into your product and using your own reusable containers to cut down on disposable packaging.Opt for products from companies…
My boyfriend’s family gave him a trip for 2 as a Christmas present to the speedwell forge bed and breakfast at the Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania. So naturally I was extremely excited as well as he, thankfully his family scheduled it for March since the weather has been so crazy this winter and the car doesn’t do well in the snow. Conveniently it was planned just a few days after my birthday and during my spring break from classes! We were lucky enough to land warm weather for Saturday and Sunday while we were there as the snow didn’t hit the area until Monday. If you haven’t heard of the Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania then you should go check them out at wolfsanctuarypa.org because they are truly an amazing place with amazing, and very kind people. It is located just near Lancaster, PA in Lititz. During our short stay at…
The cold winter months take a toll on your complexion. Between frigid temperatures and the lack of sunshine and fresh air, skin can become dry, pale and altogether dull. With spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to take care of your skin and brighten your complexion. Here are ten natural ways to freshen your face just in time for spring. Hydrate Drinking water is absolutely essential to having a bright and refreshed complexion, as water helps to flush toxins from the body. Drinking water will also help to keep you hydrated. Adding moisture to your skin will make it look brighter. Sleep Getting enough shut-eye is key to making sure your skin looks healthy and refreshed. After all, it’s called beauty sleep for a reason. Getting around eight hours of sleep nightly will not only work to remove dark circles under the eyes, but it also gives your skin…
Into brights or pearl shadow looks? This look might be the look for you from our St Patrick’s Day 2014 Series! How to get this look: I primed my eyes with NYX HD eyeshadow primer thin layer of white base (NYX) to really help the colors pop Coastal Scents pencil in Emerald to help the crease color pop (be careful not to put too much on especially if you have oily eyes) Applied Coastal Scents Smokey Palette color four from left top row. (Pearly lime color) I used a Kelly green in the crease and blended that up I then went back in with a darker green with a golden sheen at the crease to give it more dimension, you could use a hunter green, brown or even black depending on what you own (there are a number of options in this palette) I used white as my highlight color…