Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE makeup. I love doing my makeup for special and not-so-special occasions. For me, taking the time to "look pretty" is one of the ways I practice self-care as I specifically focus just on me. … [Read more...]
Money Monday: My Wet n’ Wild frenzy!
February 14, 2011 By 3 Comments
This past week, I've been on a serious mission... and I do mean SERIOUS mission, to find the latest Wet n' Wild eyeshadow palettes. If you know anything about me, you know that I have an addiction to eyeshadow palettes--I collect … [Read more...]
Product Review: LUSH
September 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I don't take many baths, but after reviewing some of the most luscious bath products on the market, I may have to do something to change that. I recently tried a package of several LUSH products. If you've never heard of LUSH, you … [Read more...]
Online makeup school teaches anyone professional techniques
July 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
As a work-at-home mom, I don't really get the chance to get "dolled up" very often. When I learned of this new online makeup school, I was really intrigued and wanted to know more. I think most moms enjoy makeup, but get a little … [Read more...]
The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 is a really good thing…
July 28, 2010 By 3 Comments
Here's an excerpt of an article taken from eMaxHealth.com: A new bill, if passed, would require all ingredients in a cosmetic product to be listed on the label and would give the Secretary of Health and Human Services two years … [Read more...]
Interview with Cristina Carlino and book giveaway! *CLOSED
June 22, 2010 By 1 Comment
When I received a call at home from Cristina Carlino, I was not expecting to be on the phone with her for almost an hour. Not only is she a fantastic mother and brilliant entrepreneur, but she is the warmest, friendliest, and most … [Read more...]
Now there is a cosmetics line especially for teen girls
May 11, 2010 By 1 Comment
If your preteen or teenage daughters keep raiding your makeup bag, why not purchase a line of cosmetics specifically designed for them? It's called "Sassy" and the company's tag line is: "Be the boss of your own beauty." This … [Read more...]
Are your cosmetics hazardous to your health?
March 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If you are interested in learning about the potential health hazards of cosmetics and personal items, it is now easy to do so using the Skin Deep cosmetic safety database. Many products that we use daily could pose dangerous risks to … [Read more...]
Money Monday: NYX makeup only $1… hurry!
January 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I have recently accepted the fact that just because I'm a mom, I don't have to look sloppy... For a while, I was totally neglecting myself. Of course I would take a regular showers, but after slathering on some lotion, deodorant, … [Read more...]
Disney’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ inspires new beauty products
January 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
Many of us moms will be taking the kids to see the new Disney film Alice in Wonderland this spring, but I think this is the first time (to my knowledge) a line of cosmetic products were created based on inspiration from a feature … [Read more...]
