22 October 2015

Easy DIY Catnip Toy

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My younger son, Caleb, has autism. When he was three-years-old, he stopped talking. For almost a year, he used a crude form of sign language to communicate with us. We tried several ways to get him to talk, but…

19 October 2015

Whipped Chocolate Body Butter Recipe

This whipped chocolate body butter recipe is perfect for dry skin!
If my readers only take one thing with them after reading my blog, I hope it's that you don't have to be perfect to be beautiful. Beauty comes from within, and when you are confident, your natural beauty shines through.

We've all got things that try to beat down our c…

16 October 2015

Whipped Preshampoo Oil Treatment for Dry, Damaged Hair

In the fall, my hair really starts to get dry. I dye my hair and get blonde highlights, and I also flat iron my hair a few times a week. All of that wear and tear coupled with the drier air means damaged ends and frizzy hair. I created this whipped preshampoo oil treatment to use before washing, so it deeply nourishes my hair without leaving m…

15 October 2015

Plus Size Halloween Costumes for Women

Halloween is my favorite holiday. I love the fun, whimsical decorations. I love helping my kids pick the perfect costume and walking around town with them. The last few years, we've gone trick or treating in a large group with about 10 kids and several adults. I think the adults have more fun than the kids!

One thing I don't like abou…

09 October 2015

How to Choose the Best Eyelash Curler

Nothing in your beauty bag opens your eyes like an eyelash curler. The best eyelash curler for youdepends on the shape of your eyes, but there are some features to look for when selecting one. If you've never used one before, they can be intimidating. A good curler should not pull or tug on your lashes, and it should be comfortable to use.�…

08 October 2015

Pumpkin Spice Latte Scrub Recipe

Confess. How many pumpkin spice lattes have you had this year? Be honest. I won't judge. If you just can't get enough of these yummy drinks, maybe you should try a pumpkin spice latte sugar scrub recipe. It has the same yummy fragrance, but a lot less calories, and you can make it at home! This easy recipe will slough off dead skin …

02 October 2015

Pumpkin Peel for Oily Skin

Try this natural pumpkin peel for oily skin to naturally exfoliate your skin and tighten pores.

I'm sure you've heard of the benefits of alpha hydroxy acids for your skin, especially if you have oily skin. AHA deep cleans your pores to help prevent acne and can even help reduce the appearance of pores.

Pumpkins have AHA as well as other …

01 October 2015

Pumpkin Body Scrub Recipe

What better way to celebrate fall than with a pumpkin body scrub recipe? Pumpkin is full of skin-loving vitamins and alpha hydroxy acids. The alpha hydroxy acids scrub your skin to remove dead skin cells, so your skin will look better, feel smoother, and get nourished. I also added ground oatmeal and white sugar to this recipe to gently slough o…