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Do you have any kids or grandkids going back to school at this time who love snacks in their packed lunch? Or are you an occasional or regular snacker yourself? To be honest, potato chips are my favorite snack. They always have been. Fortunately, I can keep my potato chip love under control (sort of), …
Before I forget our vacation, I thought I would share a few pix with you. We were gone for almost two weeks, the longest vacation I have had for years! In fact, we drove much of the state. We flew into Raleigh and spent two nights in Chapel Hill at Jeff’s older daughter’s house and …
Nature has a bunch of amazing beauty secrets that do wonders for your hair growth. One of these hidden gems is lavender oil. Lavender oil smells wonderful and helps you relax, but it’s also a favorite in spas and can promote hair growth! If you’re curious about how lavender oil can boost your hair game, check out …
This week, I received a box of skincare goodies from one of my favorite clean beauty brands, Derma E. And I noticed that right now Derma E is having a site wide sale: Here’s what was in my box: Derma E Scar Gel Oh was I ever excited to get the jar of scar gel …
I can’t remember if it was last summer or the year before, but my friends and I made a trip to a new-ish restaurant, Nightshade Noodle Bar in Lynn MA, about a half hour or so from my home. The chef, Rachel Miller, was just made a finalist in the Massachusetts James Beard Award. She’s …
Hello all from North Carolina! I have a quick chance this morning to post in advance our Beauty Spotlight Team links before we leave Chapel Hill for our beach trip to Oak Island. Those of us at BST are so happy that Barbie (our Barbie of Barbie’s Bits, not the doll lol) is back!! Hope …
Jeff and I are going to North Carolina for his birthday to visit his two daughters, their husbands and his little granddaughter who is now about 15 months old. It’s been quite some time since I have seen them, last October, I believe (although his older daughter came to Boston to visit in February). We …
Lipstick truly is the makeup item that always makes me feel better. Though I am occasionally disappointed, I still like trying out new lipsticks and new lipstick brands. HIGHR’S MISSION & WAY OF OPERATING As usual, I was attracted by an ad I saw on Facebook for a clean beauty brand of lipstick, made in …
Oh, I wish this summer would slow down! How can it be the end of July already? Have a great weekend! Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup Summer is the perfect time of year for refreshing body mists, and Allison from Never Say Die Beauty has two new ones to share with you! Now that statement maxi skirts are …
Just about every single day or night of the year, I wear City Beauty’s iconic City Lips. Every night before bed, I apply City Lips Clear. For me, it lasts all night long and leaves me with hydrated, plumped lips. Just about everyday that I’m doing things around the house or if I’m out doing …
Although I’ve found that more and more skincare products put an expiration date on the bottle or jar, the vast majority still don’t. I know I have some products that should be tossed at this point. Here’s an article written by Erica Sweeney from the New York Times’ Ask Well column that ran yesterday in …
This summer, I have really been getting into body mists. It’s been so hot and humid that my traditional year-round perfumes seem too heavy and inappropriate for this particular summer. Enter Panama Jack! I thought of Panama Jack as solely a brand for sunscreens and suntan oil. I’m not sure if fragrances are new to …
I’m a hat person. I have a million hats for all seasons. I just love hats! But besides loving hats, I’m a devotee because I spend a lot of time outdoors, so: In the summer, I’m always on the hunt for a hat with UV protection. Though I already have several that I wear to …
Hope you’re staying cool and safe from the heat, the rain, the smoke, and the tornadoes. What a summer! Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Roundup Do you know what color has the greatest versatility? Angie at Your True Self Blog has a style tip that will help to free up your color and accessory ideas. And that will …
During the Tatcha 20% Off Friends & Family sale about a month ago, I bought another bottle of my favorite foundation primer, The Liquid Silk Canvas, and I also decided to try the travel size cleanser, The Rice Polish Gentle. A few years ago, I tried the regular version of The Rice Polish, but it …