July Birchbox Review+ Free Goodies

For the third month in a row, Birchbox featured a soft pink theme. It’s more of a spring look than summer but it’s still inviting. I was tickled pink when I lifted the lid. (Hey. I had to say it.) Some great brand names and nice-sized samples inside. As always, Birchbox included a card with the full-size…

May Ipsy vs June Ipsy

I I decided to review the May and June Ipsy bags together. Ipsy is a monthly subscription service. For ten dollars a month, Ipsy sends five items and a makeup bag. The theme for May was Destination Chic. The makeup bag features statues and symbols from around the world. I have to say this is one…

A Huge Vitacost Haul+plus more

  Vitacost is my favorite online shopping site. It’s where I go to purchase a lot of my natural beauty, hair and skin products as well as organic and healthy food and drinks. When I started using the service, it was more difficult to find healthy products in my area. Now most of my local…

How to Soothe Dry Skin

I have dry skin all year long but in the winter my skin can become as rough as  lizard scales. Yuck! I have to fight to keep this from happening which entails using an arsenal of skin products. If you have chronic dry skin or if you need a little help staying moisturized during the…

Chalking and Shopping

I love football season, but not for the reason you may think. A Saturday afternoon Buckeye game usually means fewer shoppers in the stores. This weekend I  pulled up to the Easton Town Center to find this… The annual Chalk Block brought out sightseers and shoppers. I hate dealing with crowds, but I quickly cheered up once I saw…

Great Looking Skin for Cheap

I have a beauty trick that I’ve been using for years. It’s leaves my skin hydrated, healthy, and vibrant. I’ve compared it with high-end masks, scrubs, and peels, and it’s just as good for a whole heck of a lot less money. What’s this fabulous beauty product? Montagne Jeunesse aka 7th Heaven face masks. I’m sure you’ve seen these…