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Simple Steps To Eat Smarter
Deciding to start a healthy-eating routine can be daunting. Many people choose to redo their entire lifestyle and then give up a few weeks later (I am guilty of doing this more than once). Forget the all-at-once approach, and read my step-by-step guide to making smarter choices everyday… Step One: See Where You Are Starting Out For the next week, write down everything you eat and drink without making any real changes (you do not need a fancy food journal; any basic notepad will do). This will give you an idea of what you are eating and drinking throughout each day so you can figure out the pitfalls you would…
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5 Tips to Conceal Overgrown Roots
Overgrown roots are something we have all dealt with at some point. Maybe yours became unmanageable during the pandemic, or you have been too busy lately to get to the salon. Whatever the case, if you are searching for easy ways to conceal or blend your overgrown roots, keep reading to learn five at-home tips to try between salon appointments. Invest in a Quality Touch-Up Spray Consider a long-lasting spray formula to cover up or blend your roots in between hair appointments. My favorite is L’Oréal Paris Magic Root Cover Up and is available in nine shades. This is a great easy-to-use root-concealing product from the drugstore (in my opinion).…
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My AM & PM Skincare Routines
If you read my July/Life Update newsletter I emailed out last week, I said that I would start publishing blog posts in early August, but I thought what are you waiting for? So, I spent last weekend researching and writing and here is my first blog post in about five months. In this post I am talking about my morning and evening skincare routines so here we go! My skincare routines are geared around three things: hydration, moisturization and exfoliation and most everything I use comes from the drugstore (a few products come from Trader Joe’s and Amazon and are drugstore priced). You can find really good skincare without breaking…
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Beauty Products You Can Keep In The Fridge
Skincare minifridges have been all the rage over the past few years. They are cute, accessible, and look chic in your bathroom or bedroom. A minifridge to hold your skincare products sounds luxurious and expensive but most of the minifridges on the market are relatively affordable and can range from $59 on up to $150. Despite which minifridge you choose, it will do the same thing for your beauty products which is keep them cold. So, what are the benefits of keeping your beauty products cold? Cold beauty products and tools can help decrease swelling, puffiness, and redness. Also, placing certain skincare products in a minifridge can help prolong the…
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Guide To Prepping Skin For Makeup
Achieving a flawless face begins before you apply makeup. It is important to prep your skin so it is a nice smooth canvas that will ensure makeup application is easy and fool proof. I know when I want to have what I call “a good makeup day” it begins with my morning skincare routine (my skin is mature, dry to very dry, depending on what season it is), so here is my step-by-step guide for prepping my skin for makeup: Step 1: Cleanse It is important to wash away any makeup residue from the night before, dead skin cells, accumulated sebum (oil) and sweat (if you work out in the…
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New Skin Care & Makeup Launches To Try In January
With a new year comes new beauty products and there are some innovative products that launched in January! From a lemon scrub that smooths your skin to a moisturizing foot balm, so here are some skin care and makeup launches to try this month: Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream $42 From the brand that gave us so many wonderful masks, we are now getting a traditional moisturizer formula, but in reality, there is not anything traditional about a product named Cloud Dew. Summer Fridays gel-cream moisturizer is oil-free and is infused with hyaluronic acid to help plump and hydrate your skin and this is also a clean beauty…
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Healthy Habits & Small Changes For Your Daily Routine
Are you looking to make some healthy changes this year, but whenever you make a New Year’s resolution to get healthy, you end up going strong with a whole new lifestyle plan for a couple of weeks, and then totally let it slide? Well, I have some good news and some bad news. Bad news first: Trying to overhaul your entire lifestyle at once is most likely going to fail every time. It is just not practical. The good news? Making small changes to your daily life can have a big impact, especially since you are more likely to keep them going long term, so here are some tips on…
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The Truth About Exercise and Weight Loss
There is a false belief, perpetuated by beverage companies and certain TV shows, that the key to weight loss is exercise. While exercise is important for health and will certainly aid in weight loss (and weight management), the food you eat is far more impactful when it comes to losing weight. To put things into perspective, you will need to run a full marathon (26 miles) without putting a thing in your mouth just to lose a single pound of body weight. Food is far more important for weight loss than exercise is. On average, people today are working out at the same level that they did 30 years ago.…
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Calming Teas To Soothe Your Anxiety
It goes without saying, 2020 has been a stressful year for all of us and with the holidays fast approaching, it has never been more important to prioritize our mental health and as we desperately search for stress relief, it can be easy to overlook our herbal allies. A hot cup of soothing tea can do wonders to take the edge off anxiety. Plus, certain tea blends are known to target the nervous system, which helps decrease stress hormones. Brew a cup or two a day as part of your self-care routine and sip your way to lower stress levels. Listed below are some teas that can do just that:…
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How Essential Oils Can Help Ease Flu Symptoms
With flu season among us, it’s time to start preparing to fight against any cold or flu symptom — especially this year as the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts to see “elevated influenza-like illness” related to COVID-19. As cold and flu season generally peaks from December to February, it is important to take preventative measures such as getting your vaccine and washing your hands. However, if you still end up developing mild symptoms of the cold or flu, pairing certain essential oils with necessary rest and hydration can help ease those symptoms. Thankfully, FragranceX has put together this list of the best essential oils for flu relief:…