I remember high school like it was just yesterday. I remember days when I would skip school and pretend to be sick, simply because I had an acne breakout. I don't want my boys to suffer the way that I did, which is why I was excited to have the opportunity to participate in an Influenster Activation Program on behalf of Influence-Central for X Out. I received samples of X Out to facilitate my review and a thank you item for participating. Teens and Acne X Out is a unique one-step wash-in treatment that washes powerful, breakout fighting … [Read more...] about X Out Review
Self-Care and Self-Love
"Take care of yourself first so that you are able to take care of those that you love." It is a hard lesson for moms around the world to learn when our natural instinct is to care for everyone else first. Everything from loving yourself and prioritizing yourself to the best makeup and skincare tips and products - that is what you'll find here. You are beautiful, and you are worth it!
DIY Hair Color Checklist Made Simple
The holiday season is just days away and you know what that means - holiday parties and gatherings, seasonal festivals and activities. You want to look your best for those holiday party photos and the snapshots on Santa's lap. So we've got a handy DIY check list here today to help you get the great color you deserve without any muss or fuss. Coloring your hair yourself can be intimidating — and we’re not pretending otherwise. Many of us leave it to the experts for that reason. It’s also why Madison Reed was started — … [Read more...] about DIY Hair Color Checklist Made Simple
Don’t Do Summer without Zims USA
If you have children, you know that summertime fun is fraught with scrapes, cuts, bruises and sore muscles from the camping trips, the bug bites, the pool scrapes, the bicycle rides, the hiking - you get the idea, right? Zim's USA has an entire line of products: Skin Care Body Care Lip Care Pain Relief First Aid Diabetic Adult Care Gift Sets Max-Freeze Continuous Spray Shortly after I received the products free of charge for purposes of this review, my eldest son had a horrible cramp in his hand between his thumb and … [Read more...] about Don’t Do Summer without Zims USA
Creamed Gourmet Body Treats Review
What would you say if I told you I was going to CREAM you? You'd be all like, "You? Cream Me? In What? Checkers? Blogging? Chess?" No, silly! I'm talking about CreamedSoaps - also known as Creamed Gourmet Body Treats! Meet Amber L. Matthews, the owner of Creamed. Gourmet Body Treats, LLC from the Charlotte, NC area. Amber has suffered from eczema for years and as a mother of two small children, she was constantly washing her hands. (Been there, done that!) We all know how that just ruins your skin, causing it to be extremely dry and can … [Read more...] about Creamed Gourmet Body Treats Review
Skincare for Less: Making Your Skin (and Your Wallet) Happy
Many retailers have sales where you can get skincare and makeup samples for free when you make a regular purchase. This is a great way to stock up on new products to keep your skin looking and feeling its best. Here are a few available right now: b-glowing offer – Free Gift Set With $125+ Herborist Order. Expires: 5/21, Get 5% Cash Back when you shop through BeFrugal.com Sephora sample – Free Deluxe Sunscreen Sample w/ $25+ Order. Expires: 5/30. Get 5% Cash Back. Clinique deal – Free Top Rated Minis … [Read more...] about Skincare for Less: Making Your Skin (and Your Wallet) Happy
Olay Fresh Effects – What Gives Walmart?
I am extremely disappointed in our local Walmart store. I've been in to the store four times in the past week and a half looking for the Olay Fresh Effects product line and there is nothing. Nada. Zip. It is advertised online as being available today with a site to store selection, but that is all the information I get. I would love to try the Satin Finish Lotion as well as the Cleansing System. I actually would like the cleansing system for my angst-ridden teenager dealing with acne. We've been trying several different cleansing methods … [Read more...] about Olay Fresh Effects – What Gives Walmart?
Good Night Anti-Snoring Ring Review
I'm going to just put this out there. I snore. Quite frequently and quite loudly according to the members of my household. There have been several nights (more than I can remember) when hubby has woken me up and told me to "roll over and shut up already." Yeah. It's that bad. I recently made an appointment with my local sleep disorder physician and was given a sleep apnea testing device that attached to my chest to wear for one evening of sleep. This device monitored my heart rate and oxygen and any changes in my breathing. I returned … [Read more...] about Good Night Anti-Snoring Ring Review
Sibu Beauty – Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil Review
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past several years, chances are quite good that you have heard about a marvelous little berry called the Himalayan Sea Buckthorn Berry. This amazing little fruit has been featured on FOX News, The Doctors, Dr. Oz and is fast becoming a favorite of the stars as well. What Is So Special About The Sea Buckthorn Berry? Known for centuries as the "beauty berry" in Europe and Asia, this tiny little berry packs over 190 bio-active compounds that restore, revitalize and protect your youthful … [Read more...] about Sibu Beauty – Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil Review