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 […]

I spend so much time in my van on a daily basis that I’m only half kidding when I say my butt is going to sprout roots and start growing into the (very crumb-y) seats. I know my fellow mamas will feel me on this… It’s insane how much time it can take to do […]

Friends! You know what? It is pretty easy being green… and clean. I’m a big advocate of clean Beauty and personal care products, and although I abide by the 80/20 rule, which means 80% of what I use is considered safer or clean, and the rest? No way baby. (Botox isn’t “clean,” last I checked, […]

It’s kind of stupid how many options there are for hair care these days. Back when I was young (someone throw me a cane and some dentures, please), we had two options to choose from at the DRUG STORE, people… No Sephora… Just Phar-Mor. (My northern friends will know all about the mecca that was […]

High on the list of They-Sure-Look-Like-Scams is the silk pillowcase. Like, if I read one more influencer (gag) or blogger post about about why “This is a TOTAL LIFESAVER FOR A BLOWOUT GUYSSSSSS,” I was going to hurl. And then I got a silk pillowcase.¯_(ツ)_/¯Yep. Even after the first night sleeping on it, I ate my words. […]

There are some non-negotiables when it comes to a skincare routine that WORKS. And antioxidants are one of those non-negotiables–specifically, Vitamin C products.Vitamin C is a long-studied and proven ingredient, and for that reason, you’ll find almost every skincare expert recommending you incorporate it into your routine. While it’s great on its own, it’s even better […]

Few beauty products are good enough to be used up to the last drop. So while I’m still testing a bunch of new goodies, let’s review those that are good enough to turn into beauty empties! This Batch of beauty empties Includes… A shampoo/conditioner duo that’s been in my shower for four months now, it’s […]

There are skincare products that are in it for the long haul, taking weeks or more to perform–and I love those too–but when it’s quick results you’re after, these favorites of mine give immediate results. So for today’s quick beauty lesson, I’m filling you in on three great formulas that can deliver overnight. Let’s dive […]

I’m not saying it’s wonderful to be the mom who is saying, at a decibel level of 1,000, “CAN EVERYONE JUST STOP TALKING FOR FIVE MINUTES???”, but I am saying that I am that mom. (Pausing while you judge.)But seriously. Guys, the daily anxiety of rearing three people not bound for serial-killerdom is real. And […]

I just finished two rounds of IPL, or intense pulsed light therapy–something I’ve always wanted to try, given the fact that I have some brown spots from sun exposure. Here’s what to know before you try it too!