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Does this little guy worry about his wrinkles? I am about to embark on one of the most asked questions, especially for ladies approaching 40 (self included!): what causes wrinkles? So when you ask this question, you are also asking what causes aging. Because isn’t wrinkles a side effect of aging? By the way, for those who are curious, I am approaching my 36th birthday in 4 months, so this question has begun to plague me. Of course, there are the most obvious answers: smoking, stress, sugar... Read Full Story

Cats can clean their faces with their tongues, but us women have to use other methods! Sometimes you just don’t feel like washing your face and this is where the oil cleansing method comes in! What is the oil cleaning method (or OCM) you ask? Well, I’ll tell ya! At first, it might sound a bit messy and you may be wondering, why on earth would I clean my face with oil? The key here is choosing the correct oil. Never use a low quality oil, such as baby oil. Baby oil is nothing but mineral oil... Read Full Story

My eyeshadow! Do you know how to apply eyeshadow to make your eyes pop? I am not just talking about throwing one color on your lids and calling it a day. I must admit I am guilty of this sometimes. When you’re getting ready for work at 6:00 a.m. do you really have the time to go “makeup artist” on yourself? Probably not…but sometimes you like to really make up your eyes, whether it be for a party, special event, or date. We can get a little stale in our makeup application sometimes. For... Read Full Story

It’s the perfect time to share with you all a fabulous recipe for the best body lotion you will ever use! What makes it so great? Well, for one, when you make your own products, you know exactly what’s going into them and can ensure it’s safety. Many of you think it’s too much work to make your own body products….I used to think this too! I found a surprisingly easy recipe courtesy of one of my favorite green ladies, Tania Reuben a.k.a the Pure Natural Diva. Of course, I had to put my own... Read Full Story

Enjoy your wine! It's good for you! Have you been paying attention lately to all the talk about resveratrol side effects? When you hear the words, “side effects” don’t they usually conjure up bad images and terrible problems? You know those drug commercials where the announcer talks about the drug and then (quickly or even in fine print) lists all the awful side effects which may result from it’s use? Sometimes the side effects are actually worse than the disease itself! Anyway, when I... Read Full Story

With so many challenges facing us today, it makes you wonder how one can even begin to live an organic life. I recently had the chance to talk with an inspiring women who is doing just that: living an organic life and helping others to do the same. Kelly Teegarden of Kelly Teegarden Organics has an incredible story which she graciously shared with me. In her 30s, she was diagnosed (truly by accident or perhaps by the grace of God) with thyroid cancer. When faced with such a devastating... Read Full Story

Do you see Drew and say, "I want some Cover Girl!" ? I was sitting at home one weekend doing one of my favorite things, watching HGTV (I admit this with no shame), when I saw  a bunch of ads with celebrities. I mean the ones where the beautiful actress or model hawks some sort of beauty product. You know the ones I’m talking about, right? The one I saw was for an acne treatment “system” which is designed to dramatically improve your skin and make it look flawless like the celebrity. And the... Read Full Story

Antiperspirants should have a warning label! Have you ever thought about the effects of aluminum in antiperspirant? Before we tackle this important question, let me tell you a story. When I was a bit younger, I had a sweating problem. This is embarrassing to admit! It seemed like no matter what I did, I couldn’t stop my underarms from sweating profusely. It didn’t help that I lived in South Florida, a hot sticky climate. It doesn’t take much to sweat here! I searched high and low for a... Read Full Story

Do you know the true price you're paying when you buy cosmetics direct? Are you one of those ladies who like to buy cosmetics direct? You know what I mean…your eyes peep the little booklet or catalog full of colorful cosmetics, skin care, perfumes, and the like. You then get in touch with your rep or order online, and it’s usually at pretty good prices. I’m wondering if you know the true price you’re paying for buying cosmetics directly from a representative or a catalog? I’ve been on both... Read Full Story

Want healthy hair like this? Keep reading! Today I’m sharing a great article on how to attain healthy hair naturally. These healthy hair tips will revitalize your mane and make you feel beautiful again. Do you already do any of these tips? Do you do anything different and have lovely locks to show for it? Please share in the comment section below! Healthy Hair Tips: Top Tips for Healthy Hair By Jacqui Alarie The tips below are simple… you may already practice some of them. But it all... Read Full Story