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Coconut body care products are my go-to in the summer. Not only do I love coconut scent, the ingredients coconut milk and coconut oil are lightweight but hydrating. So I jumped at the chance to try three new-to-me coconut based body and hair care products. Live Clean Live Clean is a cruelty-free, Leaping Bunny certified, …
Tonight was the final event of the season for the North Shore Horticultural Society, the garden club I’ve been a member of for about 16 years. As is our custom, we have a Potluck Dinner at a beautiful seaside spot, Tuck’s Point, on the harbor of Manchester-by-the-Sea. Sadly, the weather has not been cooperative for …
This week, the Summertime edition of Fashion Flash is hosted by Barbara Hannah Grufferman, the author of Love Your Age, a how-to for successful and happy mid-life and beyond. I noticed on Facebook that Barbara won another award for her terrific book! Included in the Summertime edition are the following: travel to Toledo, Spain how …
Glycolic acid is one of the Alpha Hydroxy Acids. It’s a naturally occurring substance, and it starts out as a powder made from colorless, odorless crystals. Glycolic acid delivers lots of benefits for skin from moisturizing to rejuvenating skin by helping to fade fine lines and wrinkles. It’s a fantastic exfoliator, and it’s known for …
I am always drawn to cute little things. And I’m even happier if the cute little thing is of high quality. Such is the case with Kaja Beauty Bento Eyeshadow Trio. Several weeks ago, I saw this bite-size stacked shadow trio on another blog, and I had been lusting after it ever since. I finally …
Yesterday was the longest day of the year. It’s all downhill from here, lol. Actually, because our spring was so rainy and cold, I feel like we missed out on the spring nights as the days got longer. Oh well, no sense complaining about it too much. I hope the rain will become less frequent …
In April, Paula’s Choice generously sent me a bottle of their iconic exfoliator 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant along with a couple of other fabulous skincare products. Because 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant would suit other skin types more than mine (dry, mature skin), I held a giveaway on the blog, and there were lots of entries! …
When I moved into my brand newly built house 18 years ago, the home inspector, who was supposed to be a very thorough one, came up with a fairly comprehensive punch list. But sadly, one thing he missed was the bathtub in the master bath. I found out the hard way about a year later …
Last week in one of the Facebook makeup groups I joined, everyone was buzzing about the new Derma E Essentials Tinted Moisturizing BB Cream SPF 30. I might have missed the beginning of the thread because what everyone was discussing was the shades and who they would suit. Since I had the complete set of …
This week, Erika from Notes from My Dressing Table is hosting Fashion Flash. Erika has such a fabulous and creative eye. I even love the special key visual/logo for this week’s edition. So hop over to Notes from My Dressing Table and check out this week’s edition. Here’s what you can expect: 5 things to …
While I usually use makeup removing wipes when I’ve been traveling, lately I’ve been more than tempted to use them every night. Recently, I was introduced to Hanhoo Argan Oil Makeup Removing Wipes with Vitamin C. I had never heard of the Korean brand, Hanhoo. Their mission is to help inspire confidence through skincare products …
Wow, how did it get to be mid-June already? My beach club is opening for the season today, and hopefully the temperature will be approaching 80 for the first time this season. Then, several days in a row with more rain. 🙁 Oh well, there’s a good exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum if it’s …
Time for another Ipsy Plus subscription box. This month, the theme is Block Party. I thought Ipsy Plus had dispensed with themes since they are seemingly unnecessary. But Block Party goes well with summer, and what’s in this month’s Block Party box does fit the theme. So let’s see what I got! PūR Big Look …
Fragrance is my jam, but lately nothing seems to last on me. Not eau de parfum, not eau de toilette, not straight extrait de parfum. Everything disappears within a hour or even less, including my signature scent Musc Ravageur by Frederic Malle. I’m not sure why this is happening. I’ve tried layering my perfumes over …
I love berries! They are one of my favorite parts of summer. Not only do they taste fresh and delicious, they are packed with antioxidants and they don’t have a lot of calories. Yum! So, I try to eat them as often as I can to get their benefits for my skin and overall health. …