Cooking With Cast Iron

I recently made the decision to start consulting with Pampered Chef. I choose to do this because it was a great way to earn a little extra income, which goes into our savings account for when we move back to Washington. Additionally I choose to start a Pampered Chef business because I love their products …

10 Bad Beauty Habits We All Need to Break

There is nothing I hate more then scrolling through one of my social media accounts and seeing something that is "on trend" but looks absolutely terrible. Or doesn't make any sense. I am not a beauty guru, professional, or an influencer... But, I decided to compile this list so that we all can grow and …

Hair Tips that will SAVE well… your Hair

Alright guys, it is high time I talked to you about hair care and fortunately for me, I have I have a cosmologist in my back pocket. Here is the deal, one of the coolest people I know is my cousins wife, Karolyn. She is one of those people who is super smart, crafty, inventive, …

Why Hydration Is Good For Your Skin

We lose water in large amounts every single day and these fluids need to be replenished on a regular basis, but here’s the catch—simply drinking water means that it will reach other parts of your body before it reaches your skin. So, let's take a step back here... If we want our skin to be hydrated, what to do we have to do? 

Do You Have An Eye Cream For That?

BE PREVENTATIVE & START NOW. A frequent misconception is that you should only start using eye cream once your skin starts to show signs of visible aging. Even if fine lines and wrinkles really aren’t your main concern, you should absolutely still be using an eye cream regularly in order to keep your under-eye skin hydrated. 
PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR SPECIFIC CONCERNS. Not all eye creams are created equal. While using pretty much any eye cream is better than using none, you aren’t doing the most for your skin if you’re using a cream that isn’t meant to address your specific skin care concerns. For example, if your biggest concern is dark circles, using a cream that’s focused on puffiness doesn’t make a ton of sense. 

Makeup: The Good. The Bad. The Ugly.

Still, experts suggest limiting your use of waterproof, smudge proof formulas made with little to no water. The extra effort needed to remove these products can damage lashes, causing them to break or fall out.

The Mineral Oil Debate

Awe, the wonderful world of what should and should not be in our personal care items. The never ending debate of what is and is not safe/good/effective for our skin. Everywhere you turn there is a new blog, article, video, or what have you, regarding the latest in safety standards. In all honestly, it gets …

Why Parabens Are Bad News

Here is the deal, most cosmetic ads are bragging about being paraben free. And, let's be honest most of us are like, "YES! That is super great..." But in the far corners of our minds we are thinking, "Why does that matter again?"  For me, the only thing I knew about parabens was that was …

How To Be Beautiful

Every part of me wants to find happiness. Which I think that most of you can agree that is a well sought out goal. I know that we all must look in the mirror and think to ourselves, "If I only (fill in the blank) I would like myself better." 

Makeup Brush 101

Ugh. That is your immediate reaction to the thought of cleaning your brushes right?  That one chore that nobody really wants to do... And yet...WE NEED TOO!!!! Because they get super nasty! Here are some things that WILL happen if you DON'T clean your brushes. Your pores will get clogged up, acne, breakouts. etc. You …