For many of us, particularly the Tired Mom Club (#Holla!), concealer is a necessary evil. But, concealer is one of those makeup products that can do more harm than good - if not chosen wisely and used correctly. The wrong concealer can make a baby-faced 19-year-old look decades older. #BelieveIt So, let's talk about the top 10 concealers for different purposes and skin types - as well … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2019
Guest Post Day! Monarch Camps Blog
Hip Hip Hooray! It's another guest post day! I recently had the opportunity to write a post on my top tips for finding awesome activities to do with your kids for the Monarch Camps blog. This is a topic close to my heart. Before I went full-time into freelance writing from home, I taught 8th grade English to the coolest kids around. So, my experience teaching really helped me understand … [Read more...]
15 Fun, Learning Toys For Toddlers – On Amazon!
Have you recovered from the holidays yet? I know some of us are still in a state of spending shock from all the gift-giving madness. But- Valentine's Day, Easter, and all sorts of other holidays are fast approaching. So, I'm going to set you up with the ultimate list of affordable, educational toys that both you and your kids will love. Better yet, they can all be ordered on AMAZON! … [Read more...]
SAVE. SPEND. SPLURGE. The Best Dry Shampoo for 2019!
Let's talk about DRY SHAMPOO, baby! Every woman's beauty hack for looking put together in a flash. We all know a tamed mane can make you look pulled together more than anything else - and that's why dry shampoo is the weapon of choice for those style-and-go mornings. Because, let's face it, busy mom or not, some mornings you just do not have time to wash and style those luscious … [Read more...]
Beauty Class: Everything You Need to Know About Dark Undereye Circles
It's time for another episode of Beauty Class! Are you ready? First we took on the infamous difference between Tinted Moisturizer, BB Cream and CC Cream. Then, we talked all about Skin Serums. Today, we are going to dig into Dark Undereye Circles! There's a lot I want to share with you, so here's our roadmap: What are the causes of dark undereye circles? What are some actually effective … [Read more...]
Affordable, Adorable Kids Clothes Stores On Amazon!
My recent post on the best beauty buys from Amazon was such a huge hit, I decided to write another one with my favorite kids fashion! Buying clothes on Amazon is a bit of a risk - because returns can be a pain and if you have to pay to ship it back, it's usually a wash. Sometimes Amazon will stand behind these purchases and make it easy, while other times, they'll ask you to communicate with … [Read more...]
My Favorite Fashion & Style Purchases of 2018
Welcome back! This is Part 3 of a 4-part series on my favorite purchases of 2018! I talked about Beauty in part 1 and Home Decor in part 2, and now here we are, recapping my favorite fashion and style purchases of last year. I'd like to preface this by saying that I bought all of these with my own money. I predominantly shop online because trying things on with two little kids is a #NoGo and I … [Read more...]
How To Easily & Quickly Clean Makeup Brushes
Happy Monday, friends! Are you getting bushwacked with rain and wind where you live? Here in California (aka the Land of Perpetual Sun), we are simply NOT prepared for alternate weather patterns. You would think we were 15 feet under snow the way people are acting and driving, ha! So, since we are all stuck indoors these days, this is a perfect time to talk about how to easily and quickly clean … [Read more...]
