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Mother’s Day Indulgences Just for Mamas

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Mother's Day Indulgences Just for Mamas I'll admit it: I secretly wait for Mother's Day each year. Like other mothers, I love being a mom and wouldn't change my job for the world. OK, so I may reconsider this when my 15-year-old son is in the middle of a terrible teen outburst but only for a split second. Seriously, though, being a mother is one of the toughest gigs around. We moms work 24 … [Read more...]

The Glamour Girl’s Guide To DIY Skincare Beauty Tips On a Budget

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Thanks to No7 for partnering with me on this post The Glamour Girl's Guide To DIY Skincare Beauty Tips On a Budget For glam girls who want glowing skin while there are certain treatments that should only be performed in a medi-spa or in a dermatologist’s office, when money is tight, there are DIY ways to keep your skin in great condition. And post holiday time is the quintessential time to … [Read more...]

This mom wouldn’t be caught dead wearing mom jeans: 5 Must Have MOM Fashion Essentials

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This mom wouldn't be caught dead wearing mom jeans: 5 Must Have MOM Fashion Essentials is a sponsored post. So I got this pair of jeans from a company I'd always considered the quintessential MOM JEAN company. They are also a clothing company I'd always deemed for women like my mother- aka, I was too young for THAT DEMO. Well boys and girls I am officially in that demo now and while I REALLY … [Read more...]

Tips to Ring In The New Year With Great Skin

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Tips to Ring In The New Year With Great Skin is written in partnership with Primo Water  The New Year means a variety of things, including fresh starts and resolutions. While even the most beauty-conscious woman occasionally forgets to apply sunscreen or remove makeup before going to sleep, the New Year is the perfect time to take control of your skin health and kick-start better … [Read more...]