More than just a casually discarded aspect of any house salad, cucumbers can be used for a variety of things throughout the home. Seriously! In fact, there are many benefits of cucumbers, from cleaning to beauty and home DIY, there’s nothing a cucumber can’t do. Need proof? Just take a look at them in my […]
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When Life Gives Your Lemons, Drink Lemon Water
I’m a huge fan of lemon water…not even going to lie. It’s refreshing, thirst quenching, and I love the taste of the lemon juice! But, you probably knew that lemon water tasted good, but did you know it’s actually pretty good for you, too? Drink a glass every day to help with the things below. […]
Beauty Mistakes You Make Every Morning
I’ve had the same morning routine since I was a young college student. And although I’ve gotten married and had a few kids since then, my morning routine has remained pretty much the same. However, after sharing with a friend that I never use an SPF on my face, I learned that there are several […]
How To: Make A Salve For Those Dry Winter Lips
We were absolutely POUNDED with snow during this last week, and my hands and lips are looking a little worse because of it! It’s hard work shoveling all of that snow! In times of dry skin like this, I never trust store-bought brands. I only trust my homemade salve. It’s super easy to make and […]
Become a Groupie And Follow These “Band” Workouts
Like most of the rest of America, one of my New Years resolutions is to make healthier decisions. Not only does my diet need some work, but I need to work on my exercise habits as well! However, like most of you, I am a busy Mom and don’t have all the time in the […]
Going Gray: The Silver Shine
Going gray isn’t something to be dreaded! These days, gray hair is just the next big hair color trend! It doesn’t matter if you achieved the perfect frosty, gray look naturally and over time, or if you went to the hair salon with dreams of looking like Miranda Priestly, these gray hair hairstyle ideas will […]
Powder Dip Nails: No More Chips
I love having painted nails! I think it adds a wonderful bit of flair and personality to even the most boring outfits. However, while I love having painted nails, there’s one thing that I really don’t love and that’s chipped nail polish! Chipped polish is the fastest way to ruin even the most beautiful manicure […]
Every Day I’m Going Gray And That’s Okay.
No one likes to age! Though I’m only 35 (as of just last week!), I could feel the years start flying by as soon as I hit 23. Now that I’m officially in my mid-thirties, I’m determined to put off aging as much as possible. While it’s basically impossible to put off aging altogether, I […]
Fall Under The Magic Spell of Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel is wonderful! I learned about it from one of my friends back in high school. Like most high schoolers, we dealt with our fair share of blemishes, but Witch Hazel liquid always seemed to clear up our skin! I’ve since learned of many more ways to use this magical stuff. The following ways […]
Got Guts? Take Care of Them With Probiotics
Bacteria? In your gut? Doesn’t that mean you’re sick? Who wants that? Well, actually we ALL want that! Good bacteria in your gut is essential to a digestive system that functions well and stays healthy. And in fact, plenty of good gut bacteria actually works to help get rid of some of the BAD gut […]