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I Bought This, Affiliate Links If you follow NSDB, you know that I love cream makeup. And that means cream blush, too. I think I have tried almost all of them. But somehow I missed trying Melt Cosmetics Cream Blush Blushlight collection. Turns out, they just launched two new pink shades (because they didn’t have …
PR Samples, Affiliate Links ZENT New York = Scent New York Before Jeff developed his recent health issues, I received two bottles of luxury diffuser scent oils from a company called ZENT New York. In the two months since I received them, ZENT New York has become Scent New York. So even though my photos …
PR Sample, Affiliate Link What Is “Green Chemistry”? “Green chemistry” was a new-to-me term. It means made from ingredients that were sourced from nature. I assumed that when they use the term “wild” that it meant sourced from things growing wild. Green Chemistry, The Skincare Company But after reading on about the company, Green Chemistry, …
The temperature is hot, hot, hot here in suburban Boston this weekend. I plan to live at the beach! I hope you’re keeping cool wherever you are and having a fun summer weekend! As the temperature rises and the sun’s rays shine brighter, our skin may react differently and suffer damage, leading to premature aging …
When my friend K and I were having dinner at a new Thai restaurant a few weeks ago, I mentioned that I had just bought a couple of things on the April Cornell website. She said she was surprised that I was a fan, or something like that. She was right, I don’t usually go …
Woohoo, Jeff’s On the Mend! Today, I drove Jeff to his one month post-op appointment at the surgeon’s office in Boston to remove the staples from his incisions. Three hospitalizations later, the long awaited day finally arrived! Although one of Jeff’s incisions is still bleeding a little and the other one is still leaking quite …
Gift, Affiliate Links A few months ago, Marcia generously sent me a bunch of new products from Bobbi Brown’s relatively new brand, Jones Road. I used and reviewed a cream eyeshadow called Just A Sec that I really liked (here). Jones Road Miracle Balm What is it? One of the other products that she sent …
For years, I have been loyal to StriVectin’s original TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream. Don’t get me wrong, it’s an excellent neck cream. But it is very, very thick. Over the past couple of years, StriVectin has launched a few new neck cream products: a neck serum, a lightweight cream, and I think they even …
Hello Sunday Scoop Fans! In case you missed it earlier in the week, I just wanted to let you know that Marcia is taking a little break from blogging and putting together her uber popular Sunday Scoop giveaway list till her second broken arm heals. Hopefully, her other arm that was injured a couple of …
I wish the summer would slow down. I hate to see the days and weeks flying by. I love the long days and the sunshine. I finally made it to our rustic beach club for lunch on Friday for the first time this summer. I hope I can make the most of the next six …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Even though I frequently use my FOREO Mini 3 (reviewed here), I still need something to remove cleanser and masks from my face. For decades, natural sea silk sponges have been my favorites. Years ago, when Jeff and I were on vacation in Barcelona, I stopped into an old-fashioned corner …
It’s almost 10pm, and I am exhausted after a very long day of gardening and hiking. So instead of a product review, I will show you a few pix from my garden. Because Jeff has been in and out of the hospital three times over the past 5 weeks, I haven’t had as much gardening …
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Over the past few months, I saw a lot of ads for new Tatcha The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++. As a serious fan of The Liquid Silk Canvas (Primer) as well as The Dewy Skin Cream, I thought I would probably love The Silk Sunscreen. It sounded light as …
You know I love bar soaps, especially soap made from natural and organic ingredients. PR Samples, Affiliate Links A couple of months ago, I received two bars from a new-to-me brand, Hand Over Heart Natural Care: Citrus Lavender Therapeutic Lemongrass. Citrus Lavender Cleansing Bar I’ve been using Citrus Lavender for about the past two or …
Most of you probably are already aware that Amazon Prime Days are July 12 and 13 with sales galore. In fact, if you’re a Prime member, your Prime Days start early! It’s Saturday night, and I desperately need a new car phone holder. I found one on Amazon that’s part of the early Prime Days. …