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There are few things that dig right into the crevices of my nerves more than the #InstagramPerfectMom. You know her. I know you do.#InstaMom hosts holiday parties for 15 girlfriends the night before Christmas Eve with hand-calligraphed name cards and fresh pine branches on their table.#InstaMom has a different craft scheduled for her kids for […]

December 23, 2019

I Didn’t Take My Kids to See Santa (and other #ChristmasFails)

As a practice, I try to avoid getting into descriptions of other people on my blog too much, or at least in too much detail.While I have no problem–and in fact I truly enjoy–talking about those important to me, like my kids and my husband, the writer in me is always overly cautious about telling too much […]

December 18, 2019

What Do You Think… Do Opposites Attract?!

An RN and expert on injectables weighs in on how to build a skin care routine, as well as Botox, injectables and other skin treatments.

December 16, 2019

What I Learned from a Skin Expert about Botox, Lasers, Retinol and Skin Care Routines

There are so many trends and fads of the 90s that we all agreed, for a time, should never see the light of day again (FUBU jeans and brown lips, I’m looking at you); but when they appear again on people much more fashionable than I, all of a sudden look… dare I say… cool again?? I […]

December 11, 2019

Wide Leg Pants Are Back, and This 90s Girl is HERE FOR IT

I’m writing this post with the sound of the ocean waves crashing about 100 feet from me. It’s late fall, and it’s cold as a mother (well, Florida cold), I’m bundled up in a fleece blanket… and for the first time in weeks, I feel relaxed enough to get some serious work done.In Orlando, we’re lucky enough […]

December 9, 2019

Just Wondering: Where is Your Happy Place?

I only use the word “investment” when referring to certain beauty products, because for things only meant to last a short while, that word can feel like a stretch. But for items that you use regularly that should last for years, the word “investment” definitely applies when it comes to hair dryers. And here’s the […]

December 4, 2019

Here’s Why You Need a Good (But Not Necessarily Expensive) Hair Dryer

I’m certain I’m going to annoy people by writing this; and if you’re one of those people… I’m very, very not sorry. Because I know there are other women out there who are feeling, or have felt, this same way.My body has changed. This is a very recent thing. I somehow made it through the […]

December 2, 2019

Unpopular Opinion: It’s Okay to Care About How You Look

Today’s beauty talk is all about rose-infused beauty products that are gentle and nourishing on the skin. I recently got to try some products from Fresh Beauty, and while I’ve always been a fan of their line, this testing session solidified why this is a brand I’ll always use and trust with my skin.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nylB_ypq4xA Let’s dive […]

November 27, 2019

3 Rose-Infused Products for Soothed Skin

Well isn’t this some -ish. Have you heard the story about how a super-popular-on-Instagram, grown-ass woman (and mother of four) opened up an Instagram account for the sole purpose of talking crap about other women?She said all the trolling on her account got to her. That she needed to try to convince people to see […]

November 25, 2019

Put Instagram TF Away (Even for a Day)

CBD is everywhere these days, especially in beauty products. It’s hard to figure out if a product with the ingredient actually works. That’s why I’m here.Andrew and I went to a wedding recently–one of the few times that I will wear heels these days for an extended period of time. Guys, I just CAN’T with […]

November 21, 2019

CBD Lotion for Your Feet… It WORKS