We were only in Asheville for less than two days. And we were there to celebrate Jeff’s granddaughter’s 2nd birthday. So there wasn’t much time for shopping.…
PR Sample, Affiliate Links Mother’s Day is a week from this Sunday! If you’re in the market for a last minute gift or an extra gift to…
This year, I didn’t get to see Daphne from Nature Island Botanicals at her outdoor booth in Stagefort Park overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at the summer Waterfront…
I think I first heard the term “dry brushing” a year ago or so, and I was a definite skeptic. Honestly, it sounded like torture to me.…
My four favorite bath and body brands in no particular order are artisan-made Nature Island Botanicals, English-brand Molton Brown, Dutch-brand RITUALS, and Farmhouse Fresh from Texas. They…
I’ve been buying artisan-made, natural and organic bath and body products from Daphne at Nature Island Botanicals for 14 years. Actually I thought it was even longer,…
As we near the end of April, Mother’s Day on May 12 will be here before you know it. Since I have been a lifelong fan of…
I was so excited to receive my first Advent Calendar of any kind ever! The 24 Days of Enchanted Beauty Calendar from The Body Shop arrived at…
First things first. Congratulations to the three winners of the PCA Skin Summertime Essentials kit giveaway: Marilyn N, Mary W and Beverly J! Woohoo! Hopefully, I will…
Personal care products are some of my favorite things to bring back after traveling abroad. When Jeff and I went to The Hague to go to art…
Cheese, please! Did I fool you? The four new small batch, cheese wedge-shaped soaps from Farmhouse Fresh made with real cow or goat’s milk are a treat…
Have I told you how much I love Farmhouse Fresh skincare products? I know I have. But I can’t help singing their praises. There’s so much goodness…
Taking a fragrant, warm bath is so instantly relaxing. Putting on some great music. Maybe lighting a candle. And adding a beautiful, fragrant bath bomb is the…
Spring to me often means new lighter scents. And that’s where Farmhouse Fresh comes in. Although I adore their gourmand Whoopie Cream scented bath and body products, it’s…
Valentine’s Day is a little more than two weeks away. While everyone should value those they care about year round, I like having a specific day for…
As you may know, I am a bath and body products fanatic. And lately, I have been trying to use natural and cruelty-free products as often as…
I’ve been under the weather for the past few weeks, and sometimes taking a hot shower helps me feel better. Thank goodness I discovered Rituals Zensation Organic…
