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
Frugal Fridays – 5 Ways to Save Money on Teen Clothing
Teens can quickly develop expensive taste when it comes to clothing. Mine is very casual but others find clothing gives them of individuality. You want to give them the styles they love, but chances are you don’t want to blow your budget doing so. Take a look below at some helpful ways to save money on teen clothing. With a little creativity, you can get them dressed for much less. 1. Shop outlet stores and save Many name brand clothing stores such as Gap have outlet stores. Look online Continue Reading
Strawberry Banana Paletas Recipe – How to Make Frozen Fruit Pops {Ad} #DOLEcioso
This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and DolePackaged Foods. However, all opinions expressed are my own Nothing says summertime like frozen ice pops! When I was little, our Southern California neighborhood was filled with local paleta cart vendors. Everyday we would hear vendors chiming their bells and shouting "Paletas, Paletas". If I remember correctly, we paid $2.00 for a single paleta, but the fruity flavors is exactly what we needed to beat the Californian Continue Reading
Stepping into Prom Fashion w/ Macy’s and Beauty Fashion Vlogger Lindsey Hughes #MacysProm #ad
Disclosure: I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere has provided compensation for this post about Macy's Prom. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own. It's no secret that my "babies" and I are stepping into uncharted waters. My daughter is now a teenager and formal dances have already begun. If you keep up with my on Facebook you may have remembered how I went shopping with my teen in search for a formal dress. we were looking for something age 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
Money Saving Monday Series – 7 Items to Buy at Thrift Stores
Late July and every August is financially tight month. With back to school supplies, clothing, classroom fees and sports/club dues our family spends every September getting back on budget. This year my husband and I took an extra week (without pay) from work to go on a cruise with our children. Since we have zero credit card debt, we used our monthly surplus to make up for our loss of income in July. September my family is getting back on track and ready to start saving for the our fall 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
Freshen Your Bathroom: 3 Month Supply of Angel Soft with Fresh Lavender Scent #AngelSoftMami #ad
Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and the maker of Angel Soft®. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Being a woman is had work! Everyday we juggle being a wife, mother, employee, student, daughter, caregiver, accountant, nurse and much more. That is a lot of responsibilities! Starting our day on the right foot is a must. To make my workday flow properly I have daily habits that help make my transition from alarm clock to time clock 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