Category Archives: Beauty

Natural Beauty






Looking good isn’t easy. Finding products that treat your body well AND care for the Earth is even harder. This month I’ve gathered some ideas and products for you so that you can have the best of both worlds….clean, pure beauty products that make you look and feel your best. Branch to Nature has an […]

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Essential Oil Starter Guide






You’ve probably been hearing a lot about essential oils. They an an ancient practice for curing many ailments and providing energy to a space. However, they have become increasingly popular lately and are more readily available now. You can purchase oils online and in stores. There are blogs, websites and social media profiles set up […]

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Pantene






Summer is rough on my hair. I could probably prevent the damage that gets done to it, but I get too caught up on summer’s activities to take the time to care for my hair. Please note this is a sponsored post for She Speaks/Pantene. My opinions are my own and were not influenced in […]

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Beach Bag Beauty






Stuffing your beach bag or suitcase for vacation is always a tricky balance between what you need to bring, what you might want to have and those items that are just plain fun. I wanted to gather a few items for you that will help you look and feel great without bogging you down. Here are […]

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6 Ways To Reduce Toxins With Ava Anderson






As much as we try to avoid them, chemicals and toxins are everywhere. They are in our offices, our homes, even in the beauty products we use. So how do you get away from them to live a healthier life? First of all, pay attention to what’s IN the products you’re using. Reading labels and […]

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Spring Beauty Refresh






Why focus only on your home for spring cleaning? It’s the PERFECT time to get rid of old makeup that’s out of date, beauty products that you no longer use and to try something new! Here are some of my favorite refresh items. Please note I was able to try samples of some of these […]

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What’s In My Cosmetic Bag?






I get asked a lot what I keep in my cosmetics bag. What do I travel with and use daily? Well here it is! These are the products that work for me. I’ve tried a lot and these are the ones that are most effective and have stuck around in my bag and been replaced […]

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Makeup-When To Throw It Out






I get a lot of questions about when makeup and other personal care products expire. Below is a general guideline for you to follow. I suggest writing the purchase date on products when you purchase them. This way you can’t fall back on the “I can’t remember” excuse to keep too many products. Also, make […]

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DIY Peppermint Body Scrub






Amazing body scrubs don’t have to break the bank. They are seriously easy to make. The ingredients are things you have on hand in your pantry. This takes MINUTES to put together and it feels amazing. You’re going to need; 1-2 cups sugar 1/2 cup coconut oil Peppermint oil Food coloring (optional) These things were […]

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Make Your Own Hand Soap






Usually when I say I’m making my own detergent or hand soap, someone rolls their eyes at me. However, this isn’t just about what goes into your hand soap, it’s about saving money. This is SO easy to make and SUPER inexpensive. So what do you need? A gallon of water (I used distilled but […]

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