Archive for the ‘Beauty’ Category
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
I learned from my mom that there are three steps to healthy skin. Wash with a cleanser specifically designed for the face, exfoliate with a toner (clarifying lotion), and moisturize. With my mom's advice, I've been using Clinique's 3-Step Skin Care since I was a teen.
Even the driest ...
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Thursday, April 17th, 2008
One of the great tips I got from Gorgeously Green is to check out all of your beauty, hair care, and personal hygiene products on Skin Deep: the Environmental Working Group's Cosmetic Safety Database.
They rate your lotions and potions, including children's products like sunscreen, shampoo, diaper creams, and more. If ...
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Monday, March 31st, 2008
A great baby shower favor should reflect the mama-to-be's personality and be a treat guests will enjoy. Mama Luxe and Fairy Godmother, who hosted my baby shower, knew that LUSH bath products are one of my favorite things and that my taste in baby clothing is fairly traditional. ...
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Friday, December 7th, 2007
If you are already a fan of Burt's Bees, looking for natural products for you and baby, or are looking for lovely gift, check out this sale: Get up to 30% off Burt's Bees! Offer expires 12.09.My baby uses the diaper ointment and tear-free shampoo and I'm a fan of ...
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Monday, November 12th, 2007
I'm a bit (ok...a lot) type A, so my friends were concerned that I relax as much as possible during my pregnancy. The pregnancy yoga DVDs I received unsolicited were their not-very-subtle way of telling me I needed to de-stress. Message received.I've found the pregnancy yoga helpful (great way to ...
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Tuesday, September 4th, 2007
One of the downsides of pregnancy can be the effect it may have on your skin. Pre-pregnancy I had such healthy skin. I haven't had a zit or blemish in years. One of the first signs of pregnancy for me was a change in my complexion. One day, out of ...
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2007
You have to avoid all sorts of stuff during pregnancy. Giving up sushi, wine, soft cheeses (brie and blue cheese) was tough...but doable. I'd ditched the hair dye and cut myself down to one cup of tea a day. I'd even resigned myself to a stuffy nose since I can't ...
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
When I was in college, I thought nothing of buying expensive department store cosmetic brands like Chanel or Prescriptives. But as I've grown older, I'd gotten more savvy about spending my money. While I'll definitely indulge for a good face cream or cleanser, I no longer think it's worth it ...
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Monday, April 2nd, 2007
After a tough day, there's nothing like a relaxing soak in the tub to make me feel that all is right with the world once more. Nowadays time is at a premium. When I have a spare 30 minutes, I feel that I should do something productive like clean my ...
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