In the spring and summer, I spend so much time gardening, i.e. digging in the dirt, that it doesn’t make sense to me to spend a lot of time and/or money on manicures. That includes both going to a salon or doing it myself. But still I like to have polish on my nails from …
Abib Skincare: Good Morning & Night Secret Plan
A few weeks ago, I introduced you to a new-to-the-U.S. skincare brand from Korea, Abib. As I mentioned in that post, I received a number of skincare products from Abib, and I have been trying them over the past couple of months. PR Sample, Affiliate Links, Informational Links I just finished up Abib Good Morning …
Orange Is Having A Moment
Watching the judging of the Working Group in the Westminster Dog Show this evening, I noticed that a female judge and two of the handlers were wearing orange outfits. I must have gotten the memo subconsciously today because I wore orange, too. I Bought This, Affiliate Links Jeff and I went to a Tea & …
Almost Summer Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup
This week, the Beauty Spotlight Team has another new member joining us. Her name may be familiar to some of you because Kristen Coffield, nutritionist, author of How Healthy People Eat, and the editor of The Culinary Cure was a member of Fashion Flash. She has decided to join us beauty and fashion bloggers at the …
Finally, I Can See: Conair Lighted x 12x Mirror
I had cataract surgery in November 2019 and February 2020. After being near-sighted since I was 11, I became far-sighted. I love the fact that I don’t have to wear glasses or contact lenses most of the time, and I can see the clock when I wake up. But not being able to see close …
REPLENIX Age Restore Nighttime Therapy: Medical-Grade Skincare
A month ago or so, Derma E generously sent me a box of skincare products from a few brands in addition to their own Derma E products. That really surprised me. There was no explanation, and I don’t have a regular contact at Derma E who I could ask about it. Not one to look …
Summer Ready Vitamin D Promoting Sunscreen SPF 30
All of a sudden, the temperatures in Massachusetts have gone from the 50s and 60s to the 90s. The beaches have been crowded so early in the season. I’ve been spending more time outdoors without wearing long sleeves and long pants. Sunscreen season has arrived early this year. PR Samples, Affiliate Links Fortunately, this year …
Giving Urban Decay Vice Lipstick Another Try
When I bought something either from Urban Decay directly or from Sephora last year, I received a sample of Urban Decay Vice lipsticks. I Bought This, Affiliate Links I have tried Urban Decay lipsticks in the past, and I even own two or three of them. But unfortunately, the ones I bought in the past …
End of Weekend Chitchat: Bread Baking, New Shadow Palette, Sore Feet Cure
I had intended to write a review blogpost for Monday, but I am just too tired. This was a busy weekend, and time just got away from me. I Bought This, PR Sample, Affiliate Links On Friday, the weather was so-so, and I decided to spend time baking bread. I made my usual loaf of …
Beauty Spotlight Team Early June Weekly Roundup
June is here, and here is our first weekly roundup for the month from the members of the Beauty Spotlight Team. This week, we have a good showing, and some really interesting posts. Hope you’ll have a chance to take a look. Ever notice a picture of yourself on Facebook or on a Zoom call …
Do You Know About Singing Bowls?
I Bought This, Affiliate Links, Informational Link A couple of weeks ago, I was reading a post written by Angie B. on Your True Self Blog about her new acquisition, a meditation singing bowl. I had never heard of a singing bowl, and I was intrigued. I am a big fan of wind chimes, and …
My Birthday Bracelet from Bill’s Beadery
For my birthday in April, Jeff gave me a chain saw. It was what I wanted. But I wanted him to use it to cut up downed limbs and trees in the woods in my backyard so that we can use it in the fire pit. I Bought This/Gift, Informational Links Although he bought me …
My 2021 Skincare Discovery: Typology Skincare Made in France
PR Samples, Affiliate Links Since February, I have been using Typology Skincare, a global brand with products made in France. It is undoubtedly a skincare brand that you should get to know too. Typology is an affordable, cruelty-free, vegan brand made with natural and organic botanical ingredients including highly effective active ingredients packaged in attractive, …
Project Pan: May 2021 Beauty Empties
End of the month means Project Pan update! I Bought This, PR Sample, Affiliate Links Although I thought I used up a lot in May, it seems I was wrong. Seven empties isn’t quite as good as I thought. But here they are anyway. Haircare Matrix Total Results Keep Me Vivid Color Lamination Spray: This …
Memorial Weekend Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup
Although the Memorial Day remembrance certainly is a solemn holiday as we thank those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the United States, Memorial Weekend has become the unofficial kick-off to the summer. We’re starting it off here in Massachusetts with 48 degree temperatures and rain, rain, rain. Not exactly what I …