Expert Skincare Tips to Prevent Ingrown Hairs

August 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment

We all have them, those pesky ingrown hairs that come along with shaving and waxing.  Stop them before they start with these tips and tricks from Kimberly Sampson, National Training Director for emerginC.

  1. Exfoliate skin 1-2 days prior to shaving or waxing. Exfoliation helps to remove dead skin cells, oil and debris that may get trapped into hair follicles.
  2. Shave in the direction of hair growth.
  3. Apply soothing aloe, botanical oils and/or tea extracts to skin after shaving, waxing to help prevent skin irritation and ingrowns.
  4. Natural and organic antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients such as tea tree help prevent ingrown hairs and razor bumps. Apply products with tea tree oil 1-3 days after shaving/waxing to prevent ingrown hairs.

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Easy to Wear Flower Halos

August 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment

A cute trend this summer is flowers in your hair- and one easy way to do this is with ready to wear headbands.  Mia Beauty makes them for $15 and up, and they are easy to find in stores and online.  Perfect for the summer, and adorable for kids and adults, grab one and see what you think when you are out shopping for your next outfit.

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While it might seem impossible to get hair to do anything other than frizz in the summer, great hair is achievable with the right accessories. From the beach to barbecues, Mia Beauty has you covered for all your summer activities.
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Win a Wonderful Necklace from Jenny Present

August 5, 2014 by 14 Comments

Disclosure: The ‘In Memory Of’ Necklace from Jenny Present was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information. 
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I truly love jewelry, but honestly my favorite pieces of jewelry are the pieces that I can wear daily and fit into my regular wardrobe. I must say that my new necklace from Jenny Present is absolutely wonderful.

About Jenny Present:

Jenny Present is a personalized jewelry business based in St. Louis, Missouri. The force behind the company – in both name and spirit – is jewelry designer Jenny Present. Her life took a difficult turn years ago, but through perseverance and creativity she overcame the challenge and started the company in 2008. Jenny Present has become well known for elegant jewelry with a unique style and a brand built on empowering women to overcome all odds.

Each piece of jewelry designed and produced by produced by jenny present is carefully crafted with quality materials. It’s clear a perfectionist is behind the work. Jenny present has created products that not only exude effortless class,but also serve as daily inspiration to the women wearing them.

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What Does Beauty Mean to You?

June 27, 2014 by 12 Comments

Disclosure- this is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own and honest. Please see “I disclose” for more info.
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Beauty is a relative term.   So many people- women and young girls, in particular, get bogged down with what the media tells them is beautiful that they forget that almost everyone has beauty about them.  (Yeah, I said “almost”.  Some people are worse off on the inside, and that doesn’t make a pretty person in my opinion.)  Beauty comes from not just your natural features, but the way one acts, and the grace one carries themselves with.  Most of us struggle with our own “beauty” now and again (or constantly) in one way or another, but we can do little things to make ourselves feel better.
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Best Kept Japanese Beauty Secrets

June 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Disclosure- I received the below  in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and honest. Please see “Disclose” tab for more info.

I just got these product to try out, and I can tell you my skin feels amazing!  It’s only been 3 days, but I will continue to use them.  They didn’t cause me to break out, which is always the best part of any skin cream or exfoliant, and like many women I am always trying to improve the texture of my skin and hair.  After having my son, my hair really thinned out.  I am hoping this brings back some of the fullness that I used to have!

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Japanese beauty regimens often consist of five or more steps morning and night so it’s no surprise that when it comes to skincare, Japanese women are ahead of the curve, launching a number of trends and products that have only recently taken off in the U.S.  Why not try it out for yourself and see what you think?
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WIN Hobie Polarized Sunglasses

June 14, 2014 by 36 Comments

Disclosure: The sunglasses from Hobie Personalized mentioned below were provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.  

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With summer here and all the time that I spend out doors, as well as traveling, I definitely needed some great sunglasses. I can guarantee that our new glasses from Hobie Polarized are the best that I have ever warn before.

About Hobie Polarized:

Since 1950, Hobie innovations have been changing the way that we live, play, and compete on the water. For Hobie Alter it all started with a big dream in a small garage. What followed was a new way of life in Southern California, and a new way of looking at our watery world. Hobie Polarized sunglasses have become an integral part of connecting sport enthusiasts to the water by providing a better kind of vision: clearer, sharper, and more precise. Since 1982, Hobie polarized has been the only choice for active water sportsmen.

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Hobie offers glasses for men and women in a variety of collections.

  • The Heritage Glass Collection
  • The Motion Polycarbonate Collection
  • The Sea Crystal Series Collection
  • The Dogpatch Special Edition Collection
  • The Women’s Collection
  • The Polarized Sun Readers Collection

 

 

Glasses:

I received the Ava sunglasses (In the top picture) and the Harper sunglasses (pictured below) for me to try out.

Ava Sunglasses:This is a great design with a ton of UV protecting attitude. These glasses are perfect for anyone that is in the sun a great deal.

Harper Sunglasses:Harper is completely dedicated to fashion, designed as much for the catwalk as well as the boardwalk.

My husband received the Cruz sunglasses.

Cruz Sunglasses: Cruz is the seamless combination of sport and style, this frame is up for anything from a post-surf beer run to taking into a 10 knot wind. They feature their signature Megol rubber anti-fog gasket for maximum comfort and function fused with a custom fit frame.
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Masik Collegiate Fragrances

May 16, 2014 by 3 Comments

Disclosure: The fragrances from Masik Collegiate Fragrances were provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information. 
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Who doesn’t absolutely love smelling nice 🙂 ? I know that even on drab days smelling good makes me happy. I was very happy to try out some awesome new fragrances from Masik Collegiate Fragrances.

About Masik Collegiate Fragrances:

Masik Collegiate Fragrances was founded by CEO, Katie Masik, in 2008. A Chemical Engineering graduate from Bucknell University, she spent the early part of her career in the energy industry. However, an entrepreneur at heart, she grew restless after several years and was ready for a change. 

Katie has always loved perfume. She said that even when she was little, she would spend a great deal of time smelling perfumes in the stores. She wanted to take a different angle and somehow create more individualized fragrances that would celebrate a part of everyone. One day Katie was able to realize exactly what her goal was- to create different signature scent men’s and women’s fragrances for universities – a celebration of college and a unique way for alumni and fans to show school spirit. She really wanted the scents to be special and inspired by elements such as school colors, campus style, flowers and trees, traditions and locations. She also wanted the schools themselves to be involved in the process.

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Aveeno Daily Challenge and Taking Time for Me

April 30, 2014 by 3 Comments

Disclosure- I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Aveeno. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.

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For the past three weeks, I have been participating in the Aveeno Daily Challenge.  That means I have been using the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion and taking time for me every day, because a better me is a better mom as well.  I made sure I took time out of each day to either meditate (which I need to get better at, I can’t stay still and “calm” long at this point, but I’m trying!) or took a walk by myself every day.  It does help to take just a few minutes for yourself- as a woman and a mother, I think we all feel guilty on even a second we spend on ourselves, but it’s needed.  We are better for ourselves, our families, and our work as well for it.
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