16 June 2016

Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub Recipe

Summer's here, so it's the perfect time to sit outside and sip iced tea or lemonade.  I prefer pink lemonade, so that's what we usually have on hand.  Pink lemonade always reminds me of summer, and I always need a good hand scrub in the summer.  We plant a large garden--over an acre!--so my hands tend to get quite dirty.  I use a scru…
14 June 2016

Foundation 101 Types of Foundations and How to Use Them

One of the most frequent questions I get asked is what type of foundation is best?  Powder, liquid, cream...which is best?  Well, that depends on your skin tone, the amount of coverage you want, and your skin.  If you have oily skin with large pores, you might use a different kind of foundation than your friend who has oily skin but doesn't h…
10 June 2016

How to Get Rid of Blackheads With Baking Soda

I've tried numerous products that promise to get rid of blackheads in the last 10 years.  Some worked better than others, but none completely removed the stubborn blemishes.  When I stumbled upon this easy blackhead removing mask, I didn't think it would work because it was too easy. I had a cabinet full of products and $100s of dollars in…
08 June 2016

Caramel Coffee Sugar Scrub Recipe

Now that summer is here, it's time for me to get some color on my legs.  I don't want to risk sun damage, so I use a self tanner.  The golden rule, pardon my pun, for self tanning is to always exfoliate before using the tanner.  This not only helps your tan develop more evenly, but it also helps it last longer.  I made this caramel coffee…
01 June 2016

How to Get Rid of Frizzy Hair

I am loving this warmer weather here in Ohio, but I am certainly not liking the humidity.  I feel like I'm wearing a helmet that traps the heat on my head!  I got my hair cut yesterday, and I feel so much better.  I have a chin length inverted bob, and even having shorter hair can mean a ton of frizz in the summer.  The humidity has been real…