This is old school Carol’s Daughter. Jamaican Punch Body Cream. It still smells good, but I wish I could go back in time and get the body oil with herbs and flowers in it. That’s when Carol’s Daughter was a small private company. $7.99 Marc Jacobs Le Marc Creme Lipstick in the color…
Month: June 2019
Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale Part 2: New Scents!
I’ll be honest, I’ve stalked two Bath & Body Works locations multiple times and made several online purchases. I used the 20% off coupon and the $10 off $40 coupon. My goal is to stock up and to try new scents. I found some goodies! During the (SAS) Semi-Annual Sale, Bath & Body Works launched…
Budget-Friendly Essential Oils and Storage
I use essential oils on a daily basis. I put them on my skin and diffuse them The cost can add up. Eden’s Garden is where I buy most of my essential oils. You can create your own sets, buy single oils or synergy blends. I purchased a set of Worry Less and Sleep Ease for…
IPSY June 2019
I was surprised by how eye-catching this month’s bag is. It’s designed after the 90’s game Tetris. To take it over the top, Ipsy created a lip balm packaged to match the bag. Isn’t it cool? The lip balm is a sheer orange color. This combo alone is worth the $10 a month Ipsy subscription…
FabFitFun Box: Summer 2019
It took forever…but it’s finally here. The Summer 2019 FabFitFun subscription box. For $49.99 you get high-end products worth hundreds of dollars. You also receive a magazine which describes the products and how to use them. Before we get into the box, I’ll show you the add-ons I purchased separately. C’est Moi Clarifying Cleansing…
Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale: They Took My Money!
This haul is the culmination of four in-store trips (two locations) and one online purchase. I needed to stock up, and this year’s scents were amazing. So much so that I purchased some products at 50% off instead of 75%. I saved my receipts and if the price is reduced, I’ll get an adjustment. Plus,…
Sephora Playbox June 2019
This month’s Sephora Playbox is filled with skin care products. Perfect for healing and protecting skin during the hot summer. The subscription is ten bucks a month for five sample items. I’ve seen First Aid Beauty in Marshall’s. I’ve never tried the products, so this sample of Ultra Repair Sensitive Skin Cream will be tested….
Lime Crime Makeup
I’d never heard of Lime Crime makeup until I saw it in Marshall’s. After watching a few Youtube Influencers rave about it, I decided to try out some products since they’re inexpensive at Marshall’s. Lime Crime Velvetines’ liquid lipstick has quickly become a favorite. This is the color Raisin Hell. It’s a burgundy bronze hue. …
African Stewed Chicken
This is my version of African stewed chicken. I came up with it after reviewing several recipes. There’s no blending required. It’s easy and tastes great! Ingredients: 8 to 10 skinless thighs (I marinated my thighs in Grace’s Fish and Meat sauce, thyme, and curry overnight.) 1 diced medium bell pepper (red or orange) 1…
My Favorites!
My goal this year is not just to try new products, but also review them. So here are some of the beauty and skin items I’m loving. A La Maison liquid hand and body soap. This soap is a perfect consistency and comes in a slew of scents. Advanced Clinicals’ Hemp Seed Oil Cream. This cream…
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