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Winter Wardrobe Essentials
Just because it’s wintry outside, doesn’t mean we can’t look stylish and put together while staying warm. Listed below are some winter wardrobe essentials that I think every woman needs whether you are going to the office, a night out or just hanging out with family or friends on the weekends. Skinny Jeans – Skinny jeans (as well as leggings and jeggings) are perfect for winter and you can layer multiple items on top for warmth. You can wear these with boots or ankle boots and a leather jacket for day or heels and a silk drape top for a night out on the town. Cashmere Sweater – Nothing says…
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10 Great Greens for Better Health
If you’re following a healthy lifestyle, you already know the importance of eating dark greens, which are rich in beta-carotene, folate, and vitamins C, E, and K, as often as possible. Research shows that consuming dark leafy greens can promote good health by fighting the inflammation caused by free radicals, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and reducing your risk of heart disease. In addition, dark greens in the Cruciferae family (a.k.a. cruciferous vegetables) have been found to help protect against macular degeneration and possibly help reduce age-related memory loss. So, for better health, make a point to include these 10 dark green powerhouses in your diet: Arugula – Arugula, also…
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Great Gear for At-Home Workouts
Who says you need a gym membership to get and stay in shape? You can reap many of the same fat-burning, body-toning benefits by working out in your own home, especially if you have some inexpensive exercise equipment at the ready. Here’s some gear ideas for enhancing an at-home workout. You can find this equipment at sporting goods stores or online. Yoga Mats – A yoga mat is handy for floor-based exercises because it provides support for your body and offers better traction than a towel. Learn some basic moves from a yoga or Pilates DVD, then (weather permitting) take your mat outside for a workout on your deck or…
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Target’s January Beauty Box #2 Review
Wednesday I reviewed Target’s January Beauty Box #1 so today I will be reviewing Target’s January Beauty Box #2. This beauty box cost $10 and the products are sample size, deluxe sample size and/or full size. Target Beauty Boxes are not a subscription service and I hope Target decides to make this a subscription at some point so everyone who wants a beauty box will receive one instead of missing out because these boxes sell out every month! With that being said, let’s get into the review! As like beauty box #1, when you open the box, you see the card that says “beauty #GOALS” and a brief note and…
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Target’s January Beauty Box #1 Review
Target’s beauty box is released monthly and is not a subscription service. I receive an email from Target letting me know when the new box is ready to order and the cost ranges from $5-$10 depending on what is inside the box. The products you receive are sample size, deluxe sample size and/or full size. I have been ordering beauty boxes from Target for about a year now and the boxes have been hit or miss, but I do enjoy receiving my monthly beauty box from Target! Target released two beauty boxes for the month of January. Beauty box #1 at $5 and beauty box #2 at $10. I, of…
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Walmart’s Winter Beauty Box Review
Walmart’s beauty box is a subscription service, costs $5 per shipment and is released 4 times a year. Since the boxes are released every season, the makeup, skin and body care products (sample size and/or full size) will represent the season the box is being released. I have been receiving this beauty box for over a year and I will say the beauty boxes have been hit or miss, but I do enjoy receiving my beauty box every season from Walmart! When you open the box, you see the theme of the box which is “Treat Yourself This Season with Beauty” and the winter themed tissue paper that is very…
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My Body Care Routine – Winter Edition
Welcome back to my last installment of my winter skin care series, my body care routine. We take care of our facial skin during the winter months, but we need to take care of the rest of our skin too! Colder weather means hotter and longer showers in the mornings which can leave skin very dry so I have changed up my body care routine that provides my skin with the extra moisture it needs on a daily basis so listed below are the body care products I use before and after my morning shower: *Eco Tools Dry Body Brush – Every morning before I jump into the shower, I…
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My Nighttime Skin Care Routine – Winter Edition
Welcome back to my second installment in my winter skin care series, my nighttime skin care routine! Cold, windy days are leaving my skin screaming for more moisture at night so I have changed up my skin care routine and listed below are the skin care products I use every night that gives my skin what it needs during the long nights of winter: *The Body Shop Chamomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter This cleanser melts away all traces of makeup including eye makeup without drying. This is the best makeup remover I have used and will repurchase again when I run out! http://go.magik.ly/ml/39o9/ *CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser This is an excellent cleanser…
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My Morning Skin Care Routine – Winter Edition
Welcome to my first installment in my winter skin care series, my morning skin care routine! It’s so cold here in Southern Nevada and my skin is letting me know! I have changed up my skin care routine and listed below are the skin care products I use every morning that is giving my skin exactly what it needs during the cold days of winter: *CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser This non-foaming cleanser is for normal to dry skin, contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid. It cleanses away dirt, oil and makeup without drying your skin and I use this every morning in the shower. http://go.magik.ly/ml/3bb5/ *CeraVe Skin Renewing Cream Serum This serum…
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5 Ways To Fit Exercise Into Your Life
It’s a new year and you have made the resolution to start exercising, but are you finding it difficult to make time for exercise? If so, no more excuses. Exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle, and it’s a great way to maintain your weight over the long haul. Here are some simple ideas to help you squeeze in a workout. Remember, every little bit of activity can help you burn more calories, maintain fitness, and boost your health! Interval walking. Lace up those walking shoes and take a brisk 20-minute walk around your neighborhood (alternating periods of fast walking with slow). Or if you’re hitting the mall, park…