A couple of days ago, I noticed a breakout on my forehead under my bangs. Then Friday night, there were two more above my eyebrow. Last night, when we got home from the beach and I had been wearing a mask on and off all day, I noticed another breakout just below the corner of …
Mid-July Beauty Spotlight Team
We’re now about halfway through summer, boo hoo! It is going to be hot (meaning 90s) here north of Boston. I would love to go to the beach, but I think it will be too crowded during the day. I am hoping that maybe we could go around 5:30 and bring sandwiches for dinner on …
Ipsy Glam Bag Plus “Take a Break” for July 2020
This month, Ipsy Plus is all about the vacation with an emphasis on staycation. Makes sense. I haven’t even gone to the beach once yet this summer 🙁 I noticed that this month there was no product card in the box. You know, the card or flyer that describes each product and what it’s worth. …
I Wore Makeup Today and This Week’s Fashion Flash
Today, my friend Kim and I went to the Beauport Hotel in Gloucester for lunch. B.C. (before COVID-19), this wouldn’t have been a big deal. We would often stop by for a drink. But I hadn’t been to Beauport since February (the indoor bar is still closed), so this was an OCCASION! I decided to …
How To Make Almond Butter
Today, I picked up a 3 pound bag of almonds at Costco for $11.99. Jeff likes to eat a handful of almonds for breakfast, and I like to add them to the granola that I make. Almonds are a healthy source of protein (15 grams/0.5 cup) and fiber (9 grams/0.5 cup), and they are good …
Light As A Feather: Innovative Hemp Shoes from Rackle
I do a lot of walking, and even though my running shoes are comfortable, they weigh a ton. Plus, I kind of like to leave my running shoes for running, so I don’t break them down faster than I already do. When I received a notification from a new type of shoe that ticked off …
Twitter Party for Jenna Jaxon The Widow’s Club Series Tomorrow!
Remember my interview with Jenna Jaxon, the historical romance author who has penned The Widow’s Club series? Here’s the link to the interview in case you missed it or wanted to check it out again. Getting to know Jenna and learning about her writing process and her inspirations was so much fun and so revealing. …
Almost Mid-July Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup
Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog discovered the Suki Skincare Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser and Sensitive Cleanser Bar Value Set (buy the cleanser and receive the bar for free), and it is such a great deal that I have already purchased one, and am going back for another! Prime Beauty will be using the Too Faced Sugar Peach …
Summer Friday in My Garden
The heat and humidity really got to me today. I definitely overdid it yesterday with too much work in the garden. Today, I’ve got no gas in the tank. So instead of a lackluster review, I thought I’d show you some pix of what’s been blooming in my garden over the past few weeks. It’s …
Rose Gold Nails for Summer: Pop*arazzi Bronze Metal Nail Polish
Thank you to those who took the time to comment about the Shingrix vaccine. Today, I am feeling much better in the aftermath of the second Shingrix vaccine. My fever is down, my bones no longer hurt, and I am somewhat less fatigued. Yay! Now, it’s behind me, and hopefully, I am protected against Shingles, …
Chit Chat and Fourth of July Fashion Flash
Today, I went for my second Shingles shot. I got the first one in early February, and I was told that I needed to get the second one in 3-6 months. I’m in month 5, and I was a little nervous that I would miss the window to get the second injection, and then have …
Another Dry Eye Treatment: Aroma Season USB Warm Eye Mask
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the highly portable, relaxing Popmask Starry Eyes Warm Eye Masks (reviewed here). Recently, I made another discovery that’s great for treating my dry eye condition as well as for helping me relax so I can fall asleep: Aroma Season USB Warm Eye Mask. Unlike the single use Popmask …
July 4th Beauty Spotlight Team
Happy Independence Day, Americans! Have a good weekend. Stay safe and healthy, while you’re having fun 🙂 Below is my photo of Independence Hall in Philadelphia from my trip last October. If you have a few moments, check out this week’s posts from the Beauty Spotlight Team. Skin as dry as the desert? If you’re …
Fourth of July Sales on Beauty Products
I didn’t realize that Friday, July 3 was the official holiday this year, as in a day off from work for those who are working. Nice. I hope you have a fun but safe and healthy Fourth of July weekend, this strange year 2020. We usually watch fireworks on July 3 and then go to …
RITUALS Ritual of Sakura Magic Touch Body Cream
After a day of weeding the garden, baking bread and jogging, I really need a shower. And I really need a shower with bath and body products that smell lovely, since I sure don’t! So I am reaching for RITUALS Ritual of Sakura bath and body products. I’ve written about the Ritual of Sakura Foaming …