Disclosure: I received the featured product(s) for free in return for my honest review. All opinions, as always, are 100% my own. With the holidays here, we all want glamorous hair. With so many different tools out on the market, though, it can be hard to figure out which ones are good. I was recently introduced to InStyler and I am in LOVE with their tools! The InStyler 2-Way Rotating Iron is the #1 styling tool for straightening, shine, volume, frizz control, texture, and speed. … [Read more...]
My Interview With Mia Hamm & LeapFrog LeapBand Giveaway! #FitMadeFun
Disclosure: I am receiving free product in exchange for my post. All opinions, as always, are 100% my own! If you follow me on Facebook, a couple of weeks ago you probably saw that I got to do something pretty cool - interview retired soccer star Mia Hamm! The occasion for this was her involvement with Fit Made Fun Day with LeapFrog on September 6th. This fun day on September 6th in Los Angeles was an exciting event where parents and children got to come and help break some records! Check … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Stay Fit After 40
After 40, things begin to slow down. College years are the stuff of memories. House-hunting is a filed-away chore. Staying in seems a preferable option over going out, especially after a long work week. Like a spinning top that is losing its momentum, the body's metabolism slows down, too. As it does, it becomes harder to shrink that waistline and maintain a good weight. Here are three great ways to stay fit as a forty-something and continue to feel better for years … [Read more...]
Dove Sees Real Beauty – You Should, Too!
Disclosure: This post has been compensated by Dove/Walgreens and Global Influence. All opinions, as always, are 100% my own. Everybody goes through different "stages" when it comes to how they feel about their looks/beauty. I know in junior high I didn't really care how I looked. High school was a little different - I cared because I wanted to be "popular." After high school, I didn't care as much. After becoming a mom, things have changed. I'm so busy caring for my daughter and helping her … [Read more...]
Simple Products At A Great Value For Sensitive Skin
Disclosure: This post has been compensated by Simple/Walgreens and Global Influence. All opinions, as always, are 100% my own. Do you or any of your family members have to deal with sensitive skin? For me, I don't have sensitive skin but I like to use products on my face that are for sensitive skin since I believe the skin on the face is much more sensitive than the rest of our body. Thankfully Simple� products are there for all of our skincare needs! If you have neve … [Read more...]
NYX Sex Bomb Palette Review
Welcome to one of my first beauty/make-up product reviews. As I'm learning morning about make-up application, I have decided to start including that in my blog. Besides, this blog is all about things for mothers and females, so it fits in quite well! I'm starting out with a eyeshadow palette I bought a couple weeks ago. The NYX Sex Bomb palette! NYX's SexBomb Femme Fatale palette comes with six different eyeshadow colors to help make a great day or night look. From left to right: … [Read more...]
What Is Beauty To You? #DoveBeautyChat
Disclosure: I have been compensated for this post. All opinions, as always, are 100% my own. Beauty. People define it in many different ways. For me, it's having self-confidence and bringing joy to other people's lives. I think having confidence in yourself is most important to be able to feel beautiful to yourself. This is definitely something I know I struggle with. I have been working on it, though, because I want my daughter to be confident and truly believe that she is beautiful. … [Read more...]
Dove Helps You Get Glam Mom Hair!
Disclosure: I was compensated for this post. All opinions, as always, are 100% my own! One of my personal beauty struggles as a mom is getting nice looking hair. With my wavy hair (which, honestly, I don't like - I wish it was either curly or straight, not somewhere in between!) it always looks, well, pretty cruddy. I don't have the money to spend on expensive hair products, which I'm sure a lot of you agree with me on. Thankfully there's a brand out there, Dove, that is … [Read more...]
