I had too much going on Thursday to get a post up on Friday, but I’ll bet everyone was getting ready for the 3 day weekend in the U.S. that celebrates Labor Day as well as the unofficial end of summer 😥 Nevertheless, I hope you’ll have a minute or two to take a look …
DHC Lip Cream and September 20% Off Sale
It’s been almost 20 years since I became aware of Japanese brand, DHC. My friend Miriam told me that she had been buying skincare products from the DHC catalogue for quite a while. I decided I would try it, too. I remember that I loved getting the little sample packets in the mail with my …
Eco Lips CBD Me for Healthy Lips on National CBD Day or Any Day!
PR Samples, Affiliate Links National CBD Day was August 8, but I didn’t receive my Eco Lips CBD Me till after the day. No matter. Any day can be CBD Day. In fact, I’d say 2020 and 2021 were CBD years. Everything seems to have CBD in it! Last month, I wrote about my experience …
City Beauty Body Sculpt Firming Complex and 30% Sale on Everything
Serums for the face have been a thing for a long time now. I noticed that eye serums came out about a year ago or so. And now body serums are making their entrance. PR Sample, Affiliate Links For the past few weeks, I’ve been trying out new City Beauty Body Sculpt Firming Complex, a …
Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Fall 2021 Is Already Here!
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not ready for fall yet. We need a do-over, because in July it rained every weekend and several days during each week. But time marches on regardless of my opinion. And surprise, surprise, Ulta’s Fall 21 Days of Beauty is here already. I Bought This, Affiliate Links I got an …
End of August 2021 Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup
Jeff got his favorite weather for his birthday: hot, sunny and definitely summer at its best. We went into Boston for his birthday dinner. Jeff pretty much always gets a prime steak for his birthday celebration, and by now we have hit almost all of the steak restaurants in Boston. But we found one we …
Paula’s Choice Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster
PR Sample, Affiliate Links As someone who used to have chronically dry lips, my ears perk up when I hear about a new product for full and healthy lips. I was thrilled to receive Paula’s Choice new Hyaluronic Acid + Peptide Lip Booster. Paula’s Choice is the Queen of Boosters. I have at least three …
Sale Extended: New City Beauty Lid Lifting Treatment
PR Sample, Affiliate Link, Informational Link The launch of City Beauty’s new Lid Lifting Treatment that went on sale on August 19 has been so successful that they have decided to run the sale just a little longer. Through Thursday, August 26, Lid Lifting Treatment will continue to be 30% off the regular price of …
Super Soft PeachSkin Sheets: Are They Cooling?
I usually buy 100% cotton sheet sets on sale at Homegoods, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, or Macy’s when I see sheets in the color and patterns that I like. My bedroom is decorated with butter yellow walls with aqua, blue and champagne accents. It sounds like an odd combination, but to me it works. I love …
Lots of Fresh Veggies? Ratatouille Recipe!
Jeff’s vegetable garden is at its peak in August, and a few vegetables are even finished for the season. He’s got tomatoes, beets, Serrano peppers, bell peppers, Portugal peppers, onions, green beans, yellow squash, kale, potatoes, carrots, and celery still growing. Frankly, I have been having a hard time keeping up with all the produce. …
Update on My Olive & June Mani and Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup
I Bought This, Affiliate Links, Informational Links Olive and June Mani Update Here’s a photo of my Olive and June mani on Day 10. There’s some tip wear, but still no chips. I think on Day 8, I stopped applying a daily coat of topcoat, cuticle oil, and I was less careful about wearing gloves …
Whoa, New City Beauty Lid Lifting Treatment Rocks & On Sale Now!
You already know that I am a fiend when it comes to firming the skin above my crease. I have tried everything, and by and large, I have had pretty good results. But I’m always on the hunt for something better. PR Sample, Affiliate Links Enter new City Beauty Lid Lifting Treatment. City Beauty Lid …
Follow Up Olive and June Mani System & Palette Giveaway Winner
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Day 5 Post Olive and June Mani System Last Wednesday, I posted about my first experience using the Olive and June Mani System. If you missed it, read it here. I said I would do a follow up, and here it is! It has been 5 days since I did …
Mid-August Mini Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup & Giveaway Reminder
Summer must really be in full swing because we have only 4 participants in this week’s Beauty Spotlight Team roundup. Oh well. Next week, my closest friend from NYC is coming to visit with her husband for a couple of days before they continue driving north to Bar Harbor ME. I haven’t seen her for …
A Look at the Beach
I was working on my post for today, but I expected to finish it when I got home from my book club dinner and meeting. My friend Laura who is a fabulous cook made a delicious and light summer dinner. Unfortunately, something didn’t agree with me, and I got home just in time, if you …