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Do you ever wake up, walk to the mirror and say to yourself, “I’m gonna put on all the things”? I felt that way this morning (happy Caturday, by the way!). It’s been about two weeks since I’ve done a full face. I’ve been mostly just doing a lash curl here and some brow gel there, but today? Today I want it all! First, a little backstory… Connor spent pretty much all of last week sick with a bad cold. Then, as luck would have it, I caught it, so it’s been a while since I’ve truly played with face...

This cream for face and body soothes fussy skin. It’s approved for use on infants, children and adults, too. Excellent for red, dry, irritated and sensitive skin. A real hidden gem! This cream has a weird name… Avène XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream. Don’t expect that to roll off your tongue when your friend asks you for a mega moisturizer recommendation for super sensitive, dry, flaky and/or irritated skin while you’re attacking a basket of the epic, legendary brown bread at The Cheesecake Factory. Side note, you’re welcome… 😊 But I digress… Initially, I bought XeraCalm face and body cream, which...

What was the last beauty product you tried because of a recommendation from a friend? Mine is Topped With Brandy Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour by MAC. It’s a matte deep rose. My friend Jen texted me a pic of her wearing it yesterday (“It’s a nice neutral with a little oomph. I like it because it doesn’t dry my lips out.”), and it looked so pretty on her that I had to try it too! Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict, Karen Continue reading "What Was the Last Beauty Product You Tried Because of a Recommendation From a Friend?" on Makeup...

So…what is the Monday Poll? Good question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll. It’s just a list of five more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past gazillion years (more than 10!). I love reading your answers, and it helps me get my week off to a great start. 👍 1. How are you in terms of driving on curvy mountain roads? I do OK, but if and only if the following three things are in play: 1) I’m alone, 2) it’s daytime and 3) I know where...

So…what is the Monday Poll? Good question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll. It’s just a list of five more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past gazillion years (more than 10!). I love reading your answers, and it helps me get my week off to a great start. 👍 1. Did you ever have a Cabbage Patch Kid? I did! She arrived one Christmas morning, but it was after the initial Cabbage Patch Kid craze when parents were body-checking each other at Toys ‘R’ Us stores to...