It should be noted that this article was originally going to be a tutorial of sorts—perhaps a pared down "how-to" or maybe even a basic guide to nail art: “DIY V-Day Manicures Made Easy!” Celebrating Valentine's Day in Style We are pretty excited about Valentine's Day. We've ...read more
'Tis the season…for eating…and drinking. We’re all aware of the effects drinking can have on our health, but that doesn’t stop most of us from overindulging during the party season. What many people don’t realize is that drinking alcohol in excess can have a negative impact on ...read more
How do you feel about a no makeup selfie? It can be dicey, but not if you take care of your skin. I'm all about keeping my glow into my 40's. I love trying non-invasive skincare techniques that help give my skin a boost. While chemical peels and lasers are can give results, I ...read more
Perhaps it's because I've been spending so much time in nature lately, I simply wild about the botanic tonic beauty trend. Sure, brands have been claiming to be "natural" for decades, but nowadays women are researching ingredients and demanding that what we put on our skin is ...read more
k As women, we are pretty familiar with how to handle skincare 911’s, blunders with our hair, shaving mishaps, and how to correct makeup mistakes. But, when it comes to brows, this particular part of our face can be a bit more mysterious. Many of us grew up simply waxing, ...read more
I've been testing the new Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution and am ready to share the results. As I'm closing in on 50, I'm working to get and keep the best skin possible. That means trying new things and sharing what works. One of the issues I'm dealing with is ...read more
One of those products that sat in my medicine cabinet unused for a long time: witch hazel. I had it--because it's just one of those staple essentials you're supposed to keep stocked, like rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide, but it certainly wasn't getting much play. I'd whip ...read more
I've been going through a bit of a beauty rut lately. It's a rare occasion that I extend myself beyond concealer and lip balm. If I break out the mascara, chances are it's a pretty special occasion. Maybe it's the pregnancy that has me unmotivated in the makeup department. I ...read more
When does your skin feel the most beautiful? Is it in the winter? Probably not. That's why you need my winter skin care routine update! I don't know about you, but winter's dry, cold temps tend to give my skin a lackluster appearance. Unless I'm partaking in some winter sports ...read more
Oh, pregnancy... You are full of delights and surprises. Morning sickness, extreme exhaustion, aches, pains, and, oh yeah, the gift that keeps on giving: stretch marks. I was fortunate enough to ward off those not-so attractive lines in my first two pregnancies; and if I'm ...read more
My Monday mornings always start with a trip to Trader Joe's... With grocery list in hand, I roam the aisles stocking my cart with fresh fruits, veggies, snacks, and other must-haves for healthy, delicious meals (anyone else hooked on the frozen cauliflower gnocchi?!). Inevitably, ...read more
This post was sponsored by wet n wild as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Who wants to know how to make your skin glow for the holidays? We all do right? I mean, don't get me wrong. I want luminous skin all ...read more
Are you ready to jazz up your look for the holidays? Well, I'm going to share a very easy way to get into the holiday swing of things with the best holiday manicure! It's a classic look that you might think is too typical, but I'm going to tell you why it's anything but ...read more
Pregnancy comes with all kinds of lifestyle changes, and, for me, one of the most daunting ones was skincare. Until I became pregnant, it hadn’t occurred to me that in order to keep the baby as safe as possible, I’d need to eliminate some of the ingredients I relied on in ...read more
I love feeling comfortable in my skin. As I've gotten older, I've started wearing LESS makeup. Instead, I am focusing on my skin. I know my skin reflects what's going on in my life; am I sleeping well, am I eating well, am I staying hydrated. While I strive to give my skin the ...read more
Raise your hand if you want to add more natural beauty products and ingredients to your daily routine? You know this girl does! I've been natural things more and more into my skin and hair care regimens. And I'm happy to report that there is no shortage of truly effective natural ...read more
If you haven't started your Mother's Day shopping yet don't fret. Creating a perfect gift for your mom is as easy as popping into your favorite Rite Aid and picking up some favorite P&G beauty products. I have a few great ideas when it comes to last-minute beauty gifts for mom. ...read more
Did you know tomorrow is National Sweet Potato Day? I love me a good baked sweet potato, with butter... perhaps a little sprinkling of cinnamon. I'll take sweet potato fries over regular ole french fries any day of the week. Heck, I even use sliced sweet potatoes as the base of ...read more
Roses are red, violets are blue, self-love is important and good for you too! Happy Valentine's Day, friends! This week, I'm celebrating by showing myself some much-needed self-love and oft-neglected self care. That means I'm indulging in luxuriously long bubble baths, DIY spa ...read more
I love fabulous lash falsies, mega mascara, bombshell red lipsticks, and Kardashian-worthy contouring kits as much as the next Momtrends gal. But the reality is: most days of the week, I'm happy if I can slather a bit of BB cream on my face before hitting the drop-off line or ...read more
These days, Mama has no time for herself… and by Mama, I mean moi. Me, myself, and I. Yours Truly. This girl. (Insert hand-raising emoji.) I’m starved for quality me-time—not to mention a facial and a manicure. And as for some fun lighthearted trend-hunting and shopping? Um, ...read more
Haizel McIntyre knows a thing or two about the push and pull of holiday-season pressure. It's the most magical time of the year, but it's, often, also the most stressful—and then there's the financial burden. As a full-time working mom of three Haizel was looking for another ...read more
I am super guilty of not getting my hair cut regularly. I have so many appointments throughout my week that scheduling a trim hardly seems like time or money well spent. But then I see my split ends and realize my hair looks pretty awful, no matter how much I curl it or ...read more
I hopped on the coconut oil craze a while back, but then, like many things, kind of forgot about it. Recently though I've come back to coconut oil and have been using it throughout my beauty routine and loving how simple, easy and effective it is. Here are five ways that I've ...read more
