One thing I remember about my mother and grandmother (and provably yours too) is how much time and effort they spent on their skin. But their beauty regimen was simplistic compared to today's standards. Pure, clean and free of heavy dyes or perfumes was their go-to requirements. It's no surprise that Ivory soap is something they gravitated to as I did growing up. Ivory's products are 99.44% pure and clean which is why it's recommended by 4 out of 5 doctors for the whole family ages 3 and up. Continue Reading
Wellness Wednesday – Foods to Avoid for Healthy, Better Skin
Our skin is one of the biggest indicators of our health, not surprisingly because it also happens to be the biggest organ. Everything that we go through in life, has a way of changing the appearance and health of our skin. Likewise, the food that we eat is the best way for our bodies to absorb the nutrients that we need, and those nutrients enhance our appearance. Some food though, might be the last thing you want to try, especially if you regularly struggle with keeping your skin looking Continue Reading
Planning for the Unplanned – Gym Bag Emergency Essentials #ConfidenceUDeserve {ad}
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ConfidenceUDeserve #CollectiveBias The week work/school week goes by like a blur and we're back to our short weekend which consists of laundry, cleaning, family responsibilities and preparing for the upcoming work week. One thing my teenage daughter and I do is do some easy prep work on Sunday evenings that can make a huger difference in our work/school week. Her responsibilities Continue Reading
Are you going to ring in the New Year with a BANG? New Year’s Eve Hair Styling Tips
Disclosure: The below is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. During the work week I am rocking the same look every day - healthcare scrubs! Friends, it's not a cute look so I look forward to evenings that I can pull out my jewelry, dress and heels for am upcoming party. I have fairly long hair so I try to get creative for special occasions. My top special occasion hair styles are very easy to create and stakes little time. Side Knot: The long side knot is the perfect look for Continue Reading
What I’m saying and What He Hears -5 Misinterpreted Phrases #TheMoodStrikes #Ad
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TheMoodStrikes #CollectiveBias In 1997 I married my high school sweetheart. Well, I was a high school senior and he had graduated several years earlier. We married after my first year at college when I was a mere 18 years old. Naturally life was carefree and we had the freedom to be spontaneous. Fast forward 17 years of marriage and we're tired. Tired of work, tired of bills, Continue Reading
My Husband & His Love for Old Spice – Bonus: Download New Coupons #Combos4Success #Ad
Disclaimer: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and Old Spice. All opinions are 100% mine. My 10 year old son & husband are the perfect combo, except when they "play" outside. My husband is not a sit in the recliner type of guy. He rarely uses the computer and although he loves video games, he gets headaches from the quick video game motions. So, he works outside on many projects around the house. What does that mean? My son has to be right out there with him. Continue Reading
The Benefits of Beauty Products with Seaweed
Bath and beauty products have been infused with ingredients gathered from our oceans for years. Like most other natural products, everything from algae to sea salt is able to provide some benefit to our skin, hair and nails. Lately, seaweed has been popping up on ingredient labels and it turns out it actually helps with a lot of skin and beauty issues. Here are some of the benefits of using bath and beauty products with seaweed in them. Seaweed as an Exfoliate Turns out seaweed can be Continue Reading
Makeup Bag Essentials for a Natural Look
Creating a natural look with makeup is one of the easiest looks to accomplish because you are just trying to enhance your everyday appearance rather than change it with a huge application of makeup. In order to create an easy to put together, natural look of essentials that you can keep in your makeup bag for everyday use, look for items that are as close to your skin color as possible. Look for these fab finds to help you put together the perfect makeup bag essentials to create a natural Continue Reading
Creating a Home Gym on a Budget
I'm looking to get fit while being frugal in 2014! I have had a gym membership for several years. Unfortunately having the membership doesn't equate to weight loss. I have to actually GO to the gym to lose weight and "get my fitness on". So this year I am trying something new, I'm bringing a home gym to my house! Being able to create a home gym is a great investment in yourself and your health, it’s also a great way to be able to fit more physical activity into your day whenever you are able Continue Reading
Breast Cancer Awareness Month ~ Early Detection #PGBestDefense
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/P&G. One in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. One in eight. That is equivalent to an inner circle of girlfriends or the women in an extended family. While breast cancer rates are lower among non-Caucasian women, death rates are higher among African American and Latina women. In fact, every hour and a half a Latina woman dies of breast cancer in the United States. Early detection is the best defense against breast Continue Reading
DRY BAR BLEU Get Blown Away #dBb
I hate to admit it but my hair is a HOT MESS this time of year! Wavy + Thick + Long hair is challenging so I'm always looking for new ideas when it comes to fighting my frumpy, frizzy look. I recently went to a Sip + See Pre-Grand Opening Event at DRY BAR BLEU in Metairie, Louisiana. Dry Bar Bleu is Metairie's newest hair salon that focuses on JUST blowouts! That's right, no hair cuts or colors. You can be in & out in 30-45 minutes depending on your hair and style preference. Located in Old Continue Reading
Generations of Beauty Advice #ALLERGYFACE
Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign on behalf of Latina Bloggers Connect and the makers of ZYRTEC® When I was younger & even through my teen years, I was not allowed to wear makeup. I remember being 16 years old and begging my mother relentlessly to wear a little lipstick. After several weeks, my mother gave in. she did this for a few reasons. 1. She wanted to make sure I focused on my inner beauty vs outer beauty when meeting new people, interacting with classmates and of Continue Reading