Handmade DIY beauty gifts are perfect ideas for the upcoming Spring season. With Easter, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Mother's Day coming up -- the ladies in your life would love this simple DIY beauty idea. DIY Lemon Salt Scrub Recipe Lemon Salt Scrub Ingredients: 1 cup sea salt (you can use a fine or coarse grain)½ cup olive oil1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest10 drops lemon essential oil Step 1. Zest a lemon and blot it dry with paper towel. Step 1. Add sea salt, olive oil, … [Read more...]
Women, Hair Thinning? Learn more and get style tips here!
This post was developed in partnership with Women’s Rogaine®. All opinions are my own. With the holidays coming up, it's time to dress up, fix your hair and makeup and enjoy the festive celebrations. But for many women, hair thinning is a problem. But you should know, women hair thinning is not uncommon. In fact, the most common reason for hair thinning is hereditary hair loss -- 90% of cases! {It is a genetic condition stemming from either the mother or father’s side of the family and is … [Read more...]
Homemade Lavender Bath Bombs Recipe
It's no secret that I love lavender. We have a very fun lavender farm on a nearby island and a small store in our little town that sells great lavender products. The products they sell are amazing, but not as affordable as making your own with essential oils and simple ingredients. This DIY recipe for Lavender Bath Bombs is a perfect way to practice self-care and this time of year this DIY makes a great homemade gift idea too! Ingredients - 16 ounces of Cornstarch (1 … [Read more...]
Our Summer Adventures: Kayaks and Paddle Boards
This post was developed in partnership with Tom’s of Maine. All opinions are my own. We are officially on Summer break. Both kids are out of school and we have a summer of fun planned for the family. I don't know about you, but our summer break goes by so fast because we plan so many great summer adventures. This Spring our family bought kayaks and stand up paddle boards and we've already been using them and loving them. We can't wait to visit all of our local beaches and lakes and … [Read more...]
Ways to Embrace Your True Beauty So Your Daughter Can Too
When you looked in the mirror this morning, who did you see? What did you say? Did your daughter, granddaughter or maybe your niece hear you? Did she hear you say, “I look fat” or “I hate my nose”? As early as age one, children start mimicking their parents by holding toy telephones to their ears, cooking in play kitchens and pushing plastic mowers around the yard. Our daughters might not always look up to us, but they do look to us to see how we act and react in different … [Read more...]
The “Nitty” Truth about Head Lice
As your children head back to school this year, it will be time again to keep your eyes open for that most unpleasant, yet most common, invasion—head lice. With the start of school, the health departments always see an increase in incidents. Knowing a few basics about head lice will help you cope with this irritating infestation. Educate You can help your children avoid getting head lice by explaining to them that they move from person to person by direct contact, for example, by using … [Read more...]
BB Cream vs. CC Cream: Which Should You Choose?
If there has been one skincare phenomena that has continued to shine in the cosmetics industry, it is without a doubt BB and CC Creams. But with two different formulations, and so many options to choose from in each, which particular letter duo should you choose? Today we are going to go over the differences between the two in an effort to help you decide which formula you should go with. BB Cream Spotlight You will find BB Creams everywhere, from your local drugstore, to your favorite … [Read more...]
