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Natural Ingredients For The Win!
I get it, it’s cold out there. There are many cool things that come with the cold (see what I did there?) But it can often be harsh for your skin and face, causing it to feel dry and rough. I personally have very sensitive skin on top of it all, so when it comes to choosing products to use, it can get tricky. There are three products I’ve been using lately that I’ve been super pleased with, and bonus! – they all use natural ingredients. Two of these products were introduced to me by a couple of wonderful, mindful friends. Keep reading to learn more about these new faves…
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Two Thousand Nineteen. A Year To Simplify and Thrive.
January 1. It’s a popular day to start fresh, with a clean slate. But it can also be a day that celebrates the continuation of growth. Be proud of what you have already accomplished, and keep adding to those accomplishments. I’m always learning and always growing. So, my intention for 2019, for myself and for my family, is this: SIMPLIFY AND THRIVE. My SIMPLIFY AND THRIVE Intentions As A Mom It’s so easy to get caught up in the busy schedules, the messes and the clutter. I want to embrace the concept that rest and reflection are essential components towards my daily alignment. I want to say no more so…
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Give Yourself Grace
You have goals and visions, and so many people, big and small, depend on you. You can be giving it your all everyday and still feel like your coming up short. Give yourself grace. Powerful three words. Grace is how you feel when all is unraveling and at the end you find an unexpected gesture of kindness towards yourself. You slow down and give yourself a break. It heals you like nothing else, so you can begin again or keep going with a calmer and more focused approach. And then, every once in a while, you have those days where you totally nail it, everything. You’ll get a day back like…
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If Overalls Are Wrong, I Don’t Want To Be Right.
Not sure if you’ve noticed or not, but I’m slightly obsessed with these Madewell black denim overalls! There are so many ways to style them and make them work for yourselves, and I’m going to share some inspiration with you! Overalls aren’t just for preschoolers and toddlers anymore; they are alive and well in the adult world too. I purchased these beauties from Madewell during one of their sales; and I haven’t looked back since, money well spent in my book! I have the size small, in the lunar wash, they fit true to size, and are more of an ankle inseam length. They have a nice little zipper…
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FUN, FUNctional…And Such A Fright!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. My urge to get crafty really kicks up a notch in the fall! I’m like a kid in a candy store with all the possibilities to create out there. As you know, with fall, comes back to school and many opportunities to volunteer for class parties. If you are in need of a Halloween classroom craft to do this season, then keep reading and find out how I put the FUN back in FUNctional! Last year I volunteered to do a craft activity for my son’s third grade Halloween party. They were all 8 and 9 year olds, so they were…
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The Best Buzz Comes From The Bees
With the cooler weather coming, I always feel my skin starting to get a bit dryer. Hydration is key for a healthy, younger looking glow. For the past several years I have been using a quick and easy DIY face mask, right in the comfort of my own home. It leaves my skin feeling clean, refreshed and rehydrated. The recipe involves just a few clean and pure ingredients that are great for your skin. Read on about this effective and efficient face mask, and treat yourself to your own little spa sesh tonight! Pure Local Honey One of the key ingredients for this face mask is good ole pure honey. …
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Dino-mite!
If you have a little one who is all about dinosaurs, then keep reading! This is a fun costume project you can create right at home…and it will not disappoint! I made this T-Rex mask several years for my oldest son’s Halloween costume. He absolutely adored dinosaurs at the time. I actually made this mask in just one weekend, working on it bit by bit. My husband was away at the time, I had an infant, and two other little ones at home with me. So if I can do this with all that going on, you can definitely do this as well, and it will probably look even better!…
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Make That Dress Sew Cool!
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, create it yourself! Sometimes I think of outfits in my head, but can never seem to find quite what I’m looking for…but I come close! I’ve always loved shirtdresses. They have that vintage vibe that I love, they are fun and casual. They were first introduced back in the 1940’s as a “shirtwaist dress”, achieving that name from combining a blouse top and a skirt bottom into one dress…genius! They look so good on every body type and this style has remained popular through today. I only have one other shirtdress I’ve had since college, but I’ve worn it so much it’s just…
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Cookies that Coast
If you have a little skateboarding enthusiast (or just feel like getting creative and having some fun with a dessert) – then this post is for you! These “cookies that coast” are fun, quick and easy…and your kids can help too! The other day my seven year old asked if I could make these cuties again. It had been a while since I last made them, I almost forgot all about them. But the recipe is so fast and simple, I happily obliged. Off to the grocery store I went. Keep reading for the step by step instructions and bring some smiles to the dessert table tonight! Step 1 Buy…
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Feel to Heal
I’m all about the attitude of gratitude – finding the good, even when it’s hard to see. It can be extremely hard to do sometimes, but I try – that’s just my own personal philosophy (and I get that from my Mama). But the reality is that life isn’t always sunshine and flowers all the time, and that’s ok too. It’s so important to acknowledge, nurture and respect your feelings when you feel overwhelmed or defeated. Those feelings are valid and in order to move onward and upward we need to “feel to heal” – it’s essential for our overall wellbeing and it’s just as important as seeing the good and…