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7 Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Pamper Yourself

May 12, 2012 By 10 Comments
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As a busy mom you probably don't take the time to properly pamper yourself. With Mother's Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to take a few minutes and indulge. You don't have to spend a lot of money either. Here are 7 simple and inexpensive ways to pamper yourself. 1. Take a warm bath alone. Do it after the kids go to bed, or get up a few minutes early and draw yourself a warm bath. Put in some bubbles or your favorite bath salts. Light a candle and play some music. Put your head back and soak in a few minutes of uninterrupted relaxation. 2. Eat a fancy cupcake. There's just something about a fancy cupcake that makes us smile. Forget about the calories this once … [Read more...]

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New from Sibu Beauty: Purifying Mask, Exfoliating Scrub and Toner {review & giveaway}

May 10, 2012 By 4 Comments
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Having dry, sensitive skin year round means that I must be extra diligent with my skincare routine. Finding the best beauty products can be a daunting task. Last fall I had the pleasure of trying a variety of products from Sibu Beauty and can't say enough good things about the product line. Sibu Beauty was nice enough to send me their three newest products to review: Sea Buckthorn Exfoliating Scrub, Purifying Mask and Clarifying Toner. About Sea Buckthorn Touted as the 'miracle berry' the sea buckthorn berry has been used in ancient civilizations throughout Eastern Cultures for centuries. This super food is backed by hundreds of scientific studies demonstrating its success at … [Read more...]

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McDonald’s Flavors of Summer Experience in NYC #McDFirstTaste

May 4, 2012 By 25 Comments
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I had the great privilege of attending the McDonald's Flavors of Summer First Taste Event in NYC earlier this week. It's been quite a few years since I have visited NYC, so visiting the city alone was a big deal for me. McDonald's was a gracious host to the 20 bloggers invited to the event. We stayed at the beautiful Empire Hotel, perfectly located between Lincoln Center and Central Park. My Jr Suite at Empire Hotel My first night in NYC, McDonald's gathered us all together for an amazing dining experience at the Culinary Loft in Soho. The bloggers got to help Chef Dave Martin (Top Chef) prepare an amazing berry infused dinner. We met McDonald's new Chef Jessica Drakulich who also happens … [Read more...]

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Caring For Sensitive Skin #CBias

March 29, 2012 By 13 Comments
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As far back as I can remember, I have had sensitive skin. I have vivid memories of taking tar baths as a child for my eczema. My mom spent hours trying to sooth my irritated skin with an oatmeal bath. Fortunately my skin problems are no longer so severe, but I still have to be very careful about what products I use. Caring for sensitive skin has become second nature, as I have learned what to look for in skincare products and which ingredients to watch out for. When you have to be a careful shopper like me, the health and beauty department can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many products to choose from. This glance down the skincare aisle at my local Walmart shows just how many … [Read more...]

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Old Navy Best-Tees: A Spring Wardrobe Essential

March 25, 2012 By 7 Comments
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Are you in need of some affordable Spring wardrobe essentials? Old Navy Best-Tees are the ultimate wardrobe staple! Old Navy has redesigned their tee shirts to be better, brighter, and bolder. They are available in a lot of fun new styles, cuts and colors for men, women and kids. We love our Old Navy Tees! What makes Old Navy's Best-Tees better? Made of premium quality, super-soft and durable fabric Offered in a wide variety of styles, colors and cuts Creating in universally flattering fits Available for men, women and kids Affordably-priced Old Navy sent us a Girls Solid Crew-Neck Tee in the color teal. The size Large (10/12) that we received fits my … [Read more...]

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Lady Lynn’s Gift Boutique: Designer Inspired Jewelry Review

March 22, 2012 By 10 Comments

We received some fabulous jewelry from Lady Lynn's Gift Boutique a few weeks ago. Lady Lynn's Gift Boutique specializes in high quality designer inspired jewelry, at wholesale prices. Their trendy, replica jewelry is inspired by the most popular designers. The collection from Lady Lynn's Boutique includes celebrity style, boutique style, and designer fashion jewelry. They sent us a variety of pieces to review including: bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. The styles of jewelry we received varies considerably, but are all very trendy. The selection we received really shows that Lady Lynn's Boutique has something for everyone. My mom, sister-in-law and I divvied up the jewelry and we … [Read more...]

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X Out Acne Treatment Test Drive Results & Giveaway

March 15, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Thirteen year old Becca has been using X Out, a new daily wash-in acne treatment, over the last few weeks. We had great expectations for this product, knowing that it is from the makers of Proactiv. Becca needs an easy to maintain skin care routine, that will provide oil control and help with mild outbreaks of acne. She recently started wearing makeup and needs something that will give her a deep clean. X Out is a twice daily, wash-in acne treatment. Becca has done a pretty good job of using it twice a day. She likes how easy it is to use and that she only has to wash her face for 2 minutes, to get maximum results. There is a cool QR code on the bottle that allows you to watch a … [Read more...]

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Charm Bracelets by Cutey Review & Giveaway

March 8, 2012 By 10 Comments
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Cutey offers stylish, quality, and customizable jewelry. A new jewelry company founded in 2011, Cutey has beautiful everyday accessories that can easily be changed to fit your outfit or mood. Cutey jewelry is just plain fun! We received two charm bracelets from Cutey for our review and it was so fun to receive a package shipped from the United Kingdom. The girls got really lucky this time, because the bracelets are a little snug on my fat wrists. Such a shame, because I really wanted to keep these super cute bracelets for myself. Yes, I am greedy like that! Cutey sent us the Gaia and Philites charm bracelets. They are stunning and very well made bracelets. I like that they feel … [Read more...]

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Pur Minerals 2012 Spring Product Review & Giveaway

March 5, 2012 By 82 Comments
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I love mineral makeup and have been wearing it for years, so I was thrilled when Pur Minerals gave me the opportunity to try some of their new products for Spring 2012. They sent one of my all time favorites, the 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation, as well as a few of their products that I have not tried before such as: Disappearing Act 4-in-1 Concealer, 4-in-1 Mineral Tinted Moisturizer, and Pressed Mineral Blush in Polynesian Pink. Pur Minerals is a cosmetic company that I learned about last Fall when I reviewed a few of their products. I fell in love with the 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation at that time and have purchased it since. It goes on flawlessly and fits … [Read more...]

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Ettika Jewelry Review

February 24, 2012 By 11 Comments
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Ettika jewelry, inspired by the laid-back-luxe lifestyle of Los Angeles, can be seen worn by celebrities like Jessica Alba and Gwen Stefani. You may have seen Ettika gracing the pages of publications such as Cosmopolitan, Glamour and many more. For the second year in a row, Sports Illustrated models are sporting Ettika jewelry! They offer a fun-loving selection of bracelets, stacks, necklaces, earrings and more. We had the fun of selecting 3 items from the Ettika web site for our review. I seriously wanted every piece of jewelry that Ettika offers, so it was extremely difficult to make a selection. We settled on 3 bracelets. The Personalized Single Initial Thin Friendship … [Read more...]

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