Have too many cucumbers? Can't stand one more cucumber recipe? Use them in your beauty routine instead of eating them! From cucumber masks to DIY body scrubs, they have so many uses for healthy skin! Here are a few creative ways to use cucumbers in your natural beauty routine. When you have way too many cucumbers: Over the last couple of weeks I have harvested approximately 10 pounds worth of cucumbers from my garden. That, my friends, is about 9 pounds more than anyone in my house really wants to eat! … [Read more...]
Back to School Shopping Tips for Teens
August 6, 2019 by · 2 Comments
If you have teenagers, you have probably learned that shopping for teens can be challenging! Not to mention the havoc it wreaks on your back to school budget. Shopping for back to school clothes every year can get expensive. Want to make school shopping easier? Here are a few back to school shopping tips for teens to make it more fun and less pricey! How can you save money on back to school clothes? School clothes for teens are expensive. While they may not need quite as many of them as toddlers, they cost … [Read more...]
Easy Shaving Tips for Teenage Boys
February 17, 2019 by · Leave a Comment
This post about easy shaving tips for teenage boys has been sponsored. All opinions are my own. he reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product. I am the proud mom of one teenage boy. If you have sons, you will probably understand the unique challenges that come with raising these testosterone fueled creatures. One of the joys of raising boys is teaching your son to shave. This is not just a one day projects. In fact, I think we have been giving him shaving … [Read more...]
Fun Gift Ideas for Teen Girls
December 11, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
Looking for gift ideas for teen girls? I'm right there with you! With Christmas right around the corner, I find myself scrambling for ideas on what to get my daughter this year. She isn't a little kid any more. As sad as it sounds, there will be no more Littlest Pet Shops, baby dolls, coloring books or Light Brights under the tree. I am now the proud mother of teenagers and they are a little bit more difficult to shop for. If you are trying to decide what to get that teen girl on your gift list this holiday … [Read more...]
Stock Up on Stylish Winter Clothes from Athleta!
October 24, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
This post about stylish winter clothes has been sponsored. All opinions are my own. For the last week, I have been up in New England visiting family. Georgia doesn't usually have hard winters so my winter clothes selection is pretty limited. There have already been snow flurries up in Vermont so I am a bit chilly! I really wish I had some stylish winter clothes and may buy a few new outfits when I get home. My 10 year old sweaters are a bit frumpy. If you want to upgrade your wardrobe, I highly recommend checking out the winter … [Read more...]
Workout Gift Ideas for Fitness Enthusiasts
September 10, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
The holidays are coming and that means we need to start thinking about the perfect gift for friends and family members. I try very hard to choose gifts that the recipient will actually use in their everyday life. I have a ton of people in my life that are trying get healthier. With this in mind, I have started looking for workout gift ideas for fitness enthusiasts that may be well received. Have a health nut or workout warrior in your life? Get them something to make their workout safer, healthier, and a lot more enjoyable! And … [Read more...]
Back to School Teen Shopping Tips for Less Stress and More Fashion!
August 28, 2018 by · 3 Comments
Gone are the days when I could go out to the store and leave my kids home with dad while I shopped for their clothes. Back to school shopping used to mean that my husband spent a couple hours playing with the kids and I headed to the mall for some peace and quiet. Yes, when you have small children, malls are considered QUIET places! If you are blessed with teens like I am, you have probably learned that they are not as easy to shop for as smaller children. So, in an effort to keep the peace in my house I have come up with a few shopping … [Read more...]
Fashion Tips for Women Over 40 and My Gift Stop Contest!
August 12, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
These Fashion Tips for Women Over 40 have been sponsored. All opinions are my own. These fashion tips for women over 40 will have you feeling fabulous instead of old and frumpy! Just because I have hit 40 and kept on going doesn't mean I want to stop putting some thought into my appearance. I admit, the last couple of months I have slacked off on the whole 'taking care of me' thing. I've spent too many days in yoga pants and can't tell you the last time I got a haircut. Well, that is going to change this month, I can promise you … [Read more...]
Buy Online Shoes But Read These Shoe Shopping Tips First!
August 6, 2019 by · Leave a Comment
This post about how to buy online shoes has been sponsored by 4EurSole. All opinions expressed here are my own. I received compensation and product for sharing these shoe shopping tips with you. While I enjoy shoe shopping, I am very picky about the shoes I buy. I tend to buy high-quality shoes that I know will last. My preference is for practical shoes rather than something that will only match with one outfit. I have no need for a pair of cherry red heels but a pair of black boots will be worn regularly for … [Read more...]
Beauty Stocking Stuffers for Teens That Will Be A Hit This Year
February 16, 2020 by · 1 Comment
This discussion about beauty stocking stuffers for teens has been sponsored by Olay and Braun at Walmart. All opinions are my own. Gone are the days of getting my kids Pokémon cards for their Christmas stockings. I have teenagers now, and it has gotten harder to find stocking stuffers that they will really use. I could load their stockings with candy but there are enough sweets around this house in December without me buying them more. If you are hunting for stocking stuffers for teens this year, I thought I would share a few that might be a … [Read more...]
