This post about how to get healthy lips has been sponsored by Grande Cosmetics and brought to you by ShopShare Network. All opinions are my own. The older I get, the more I realize that I am no longer a spring chicken. I look at photos of myself from 15 years ago and I am truly shocked by the differences I see. My hair isn't as luxurious and my skin is definitely showing some wrinkles. Even my lips are starting to show signs of aging and I decided that something should be done about that! When I was asked to work with Grande Cosmetics … [Read more...]
Bedtime Beauty Tips to Help Fight Aging
June 21, 2017 by · 6 Comments
This post about bedtime beauty tips has been sponsored by Grande Cosmetics and brought to you by ShopShare Network. All opinions are my own. Do you wake up in the morning, stare into the mirror, and wonder what happened to that fresh-faced young beauty that you used to be? Need a few bedtime beauty tips to help you look your best? I know I'm certainly giving more thought to my daily skincare routine now that I am officially 'middle aged'! While I am determined to age gracefully and not fight it TOO hard, I also don't want to give up … [Read more...]
Must Have Summer Fashion Accessories for a Bold and Beautiful Wardrobe
June 6, 2017 by · 3 Comments
I live in the south and it's already close to 90 degrees some days. I pull out my summer clothes around mid-March and they stay in my closet all the way through early November. Since I spend so much time in summer clothes, I don't mind spending a few extra dollars for something that is high quality. Of course, pants and a shirt are only the basics when it comes to your wardrobe. While I don't spend a ton of money on hundreds of extras, there are a few basic summer fashion accessories that I try to include in my summer wardrobe. What sort … [Read more...]
Valentines Day Gift Ideas For Kids That They Will Love!
January 16, 2017 by · 1 Comment
Looking for Valentines Day gift ideas for kids? I have certainly bought a lot of them over the last 15 or so years so I thought I would share a few ideas. When I was little, I remember my parents (okay, probably my MOM!) getting me a small gift for Valentines Day every year. Usually, it was just a small box of chocolates or a nick knack of sorts along with a card. No matter what the gift was, it left me feeling special and I knew that I was loved. I have always gotten my children a small gift on Valentines Day, although it is getting … [Read more...]
10 Easy Winter Care Tips for Hands
October 31, 2016 by · 1 Comment
Now that the weather is getting chilly, are your hands looking a little rough around the edges? These winter care tips for hands might be just the thing you need! It's only October and I am already noticing that my skin is getting dry. The minute that heat kicks on I start getting frizzy hair, chapped lips and hands that are dry and flaky. Sure, I like hand lotion as much as the next girl but it seems like no matter how much I put on it just sucks right into my skin and I don't see any change in the way my hands feel. If you have the same … [Read more...]
What is the Secret to Eternal Youth? (When Beauty Becomes an Obsession….)
October 28, 2016 by · 1 Comment
What is the secret to eternal youth? What exactly is 'youth' anyhow? Is it how you look or how you feel? I hit 40 a few years ago and all of a sudden I am starting to notice those gray hairs and fine lines that I have been pretty good at ignoring up until now. Sure, the metabolism has slowed down and I can't walk past a bathroom without having to pee but I'm not getting old, right? HAH! I look back at pictures of me in my 20's and I am seriously starting to wonder how I can get that glowing skin and shiny hair back. But then I start taking … [Read more...]
How to Care for Feet That Work Out Regularly
August 31, 2016 by · 1 Comment
Thank you to AmLactin for sponsoring this conversation about how to care for feet. All opinions are my own. After a relatively lazy summer, I am back at the gym and lacing up my workout shoes on a regular basis. If I want to fight that sluggish middle aged metabolism, I can't just sit around watching my favorite crime dramas on TV all day - especially with my love of desserts and anything covered in cheese! Daily workouts help me keep fitting into my pants! If you work out regularly, your feet probably take quite a beating. Feet that … [Read more...]
Earn Cash Back Shopping Online and Give to Charity with Giving Assistant!
August 3, 2016 by · 5 Comments
This post about how to earn cash back shopping online has been sponsored by Giving Assistant but all opinions expressed here are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Once upon a time, I lived in a rather small town. I could go into my favorite retailer and buy the items I needed without much hassle. In and out without a bunch of fuss. Now, however, I live in a major metropolitan area. Great, right? More stores to choose from! However, shopping has become a major source of stress in my life. Do you know how much traffic there is … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Razor Burn Even With Sensitive Skin
July 22, 2016 by · 5 Comments
This discussion about how to avoid razor burn is part of a sponsored conversation for SheSpeaks and P&G but all opinions are my own. Having been blessed (or cursed) with fair skin and dark hair means that even after a day of not shaving, I have very visible stubble. What's even worse is that I HATE the feeling of stubbly legs rubbing up against one another. If you want to be one of those empowered women who refuses to shave and dyes their underarm hair pink, you go right ahead. ME? I have no desire to have hairy legs at all, even in … [Read more...]
Consignment Sale Tips from a Veteran Shopper
July 14, 2016 by · 2 Comments
With summer quickly passing by, these consignment sale tips will come in handy as the school year approaches. After traveling for the last two weeks, the last thing I want to think about is back to school shopping but I have no choice. My kids start school again in only a few weeks. When my husband and I moved to the Atlanta area 17 years ago I was 7 months pregnant with my first child. My husband was fresh out of graduate school, we had no family or friends here and I was unemployed. In other words...we were broke and about to become even … [Read more...]
